Controls Engineer

Advanced Process Solutions LLC; Blue Ridge (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Process Solutions LLC seeks a Controls Engineer to program, troubleshoot, and maintain Allen-Bradley PLC-based systems across service and production operations in Texas. The role partners with production and field teams to keep equipment running reliably and enable new installations.

Responsibilities include designing PLC logic and HMI/SCADA, maintaining electrical schematics, and supporting process improvements. Occasional travel up to 20% for Fab commissioning and field maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and hands-on PLC experience with Allen‑Bradley.
• Proficient with ControlLogix/CompactLogix; ladder logic and structured text.
• Experience developing/configuring HMI interfaces (FactoryTalk View) and SCADA.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings; knowledge of motor controls and VFDs.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% to service/field sites and support production.

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, and maintain PLC-based control systems (Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell).
• Troubleshoot and resolve faults to minimize downtime and speed repairs.
• Design, modify, and test PLC logic, HMI screens, and SCADA applications for new installs and improvements.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, controls docs, and SOPs.
• Collaborate with production, service, and engineering to commission new controls.
• Travel up to 20% for field work and plant commissioning
• Provide in-house training on control system operation and basic troubleshooting.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation PLCs

FactoryTalk View

SCADA systems

Job description

Advanced Process Solutions LLC is seeking a Controls Engineer to provide in-house support for controls-related work across both our service and production operations. This role is responsible for programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining PLC-based control systems primarily on Allen-Bradley platforms and partners closely with production and field service teams to keep equipment running reliably and to support new installations and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, configure, and maintain PLC-based control systems (primarily Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation platforms) supporting both production and field service operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system faults on production equipment and at customer/service sites to minimize downtime and support timely repairs.
• Design, modify, and test PLC logic, HMI screens, and SCADA applications to support new equipment installations, process changes, and continuous improvement projects.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, controls documentation, and standard operating procedures for control systems and automated equipment.
• Partner with production, service, and engineering teams to specify, integrate, and commission new controls of hardware and software.
• Travel Requirements: Up to 20% domestic travel for semiconductor fab commissioning, programming updates, and field maintenance
• Provide in-house technical support and training to production and service personnel on control system operation and basic troubleshooting.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, or related field) required; several years of hands‑on experience with PLC programming and Allen‑Bradley control systems.

PLC & Controls Programming

Proficient programming and troubleshooting Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell Automation PLCs (e.g., ControlLogix, CompactLogix); skilled in ladder logic, function block, and/or structured text.

HMI & SCADA

Experience developing, configuring, and maintaining HMI interfaces (e.g., FactoryTalk View) and SCADA systems.

Electrical & Mechanical

Systems Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings; working knowledge of motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and industrial instrumentation.

Troubleshooting & Cross-Functional Support

Strong troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve controls issues across both service and production environments.

Willingness to travel to service/field sites as needed; ability to work in production and field environments, including occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. and wearing required PPE.