Controls Engineer

Kelly Services; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services in Austin, TX is seeking a Controls Engineer (SCADA Design) for a contract engagement. The role focuses on designing and developing SCADA applications, programming PLCs, creating HMIs, and integrating with MES/BMS while enabling remote work with occasional onsite travel.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Schneider PLCs, SCADA design, HMI development, and familiarity with automation hardware.

Qualifications

• Strong PLC programming experience with industrial controllers.
• Proven SCADA design capabilities for monitoring and control.
• Experience building HMIs for system oversight.
• Experience with industrial control panels or test rigs.
• Familiarity with I/O systems, sensors and automation hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop and program PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Schneider).
• Design and implement HMI interfaces for system monitoring and control.
• Integrate sensors and control logic for liquid cooling / leak detection systems.
• Support panel build, testing, and commissioning activities onsite.
• Troubleshoot and optimize control systems.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA Design

HMI development

Industrial control panels

I/O sensors & hardware

Job description

ROLE: Controls Engineer (SCADA Design)

Title:Controls Engineer (SCADA Design) – Contract

Duration:Open based on Projects

Location:REMOTE (Onsite on & off 20-25 % travel to MEXICO; otherwise flexible)

**No C2C/Sponsorship**

Overview

We are seeking someone with strong SCADA Design who can setup VMs, Program Gateway and fully develop SCADA Applications and integrate it with MES/BMS

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and program PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Schneider)
  
• Design and implement HMI interfaces for system monitoring and control
  
• Integrate sensors and control logic forliquid cooling / leak detection systems
  
• Support panel build, testing, and commissioning activities onsite
  
• Troubleshoot and optimize control systems

Required Skills

• Strong PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Schneider Electric)
  
• SCADA Design
• HMI development experience
• Experience with industrial control panels or test systems
• Familiarity with I/O systems, sensors, and automation hardware

Nice to Have

• Experience with cooling systems, CDUs, or fluid systems
• Commissioning / startup experience