Controls Engineer

iHire; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 89,544,000 - 96,432,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment partner is seeking a full-time Controls Engineer in Austin, TX. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of experience in SCADA and HMI system design, with a strong proficiency in Ignition SCADA. In this role, you'll support data center systems, develop applications, and collaborate with multiple teams to ensure system reliability. Competitive hourly pay rates of $65 - $70 are offered, with no bonuses or commissions.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in designing and implementing SCADA and HMI systems.
• Advanced proficiency with Ignition SCADA (Vision and Perspective).
• Familiarity with industrial controls network protocols.

Responsibilities

• Support operation and maintenance of data center facilities systems.
• Design, develop, and maintain HMI and SCADA applications.
• Troubleshoot system outages and provide on-call support.

Skills

SCADA system design

HMI system implementation

PLC programming

Industrial controls protocols

Fault-tolerant system design

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Siemens SCADA

Job description

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Overview

Industry – Manufacturing

Title – Controls Engineer

Type (Contract to Hire) – 6 months CTH

Location – Austin, TX

Pay Rate - $50-$60/hr

Day-to-Day

In this role, you will support the commissioning, startup, operation, and ongoing maintenance of data center facilities systems at Tesla Giga Texas, with opportunities to expand into broader site-wide controls and facilities platforms over time. On a daily basis, you’ll design, develop, and maintain HMI and SCADA applications that interface with PLC-based control systems, ensuring reliable data exchange, visibility, and performance. You’ll collaborate closely with controls, facilities, IT, and operations teams to architect scalable automation tools, alarm management strategies, and networked monitoring solutions. You will participate in commissioning activities, troubleshoot system outages and failover events, and provide on-call support as needed. Additionally, you’ll help define and implement design standards that improve system usability and end-user experience, while training other engineering teams and stakeholders to effectively support and operate the deployed solutions.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of hands-on experience designing and implementing SCADA and HMI systems
• Advanced proficiency with Ignition SCADA (Vision and Perspective modules) and modern high-performance graphics
• Familiarity with Siemens SCADA, HMI, and PLC programming
• Working knowledge of industrial controls network protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and Modbus
• Experience commissioning and supporting HMI and SCADA systems in live production or facilities environments
• Proven ability to design fault-tolerant systems with robust error handling and recovery strategies

Employment Type: Full Time

Years Experience: 3 - 5 years

Salary: $65 - $70 Hourly

Bonus/Commission: No