Controls Engineer

Insight Global; Kimberly (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Plant Controls Engineer to enhance and sustain plant automation, electrical, and control systems. The role includes troubleshooting equipment, advancing PLC/HMI and robotic systems, and performing preventive maintenance to boost reliability and quality.

Qualified candidates will have a BS in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years of programming, and strong experience with plant SCADA and industrial networks. Proficiency in AutoCAD and RSLogix is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field.
• Minimum 5+ years programming experience.
• Plant SCADA systems experience.
• Industrial control networks experience (Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, DH+, etc.).
• MS Office; strong MS- Excel; some VB preferred.
• AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT or equivalent drafting; ability to read electrical and pneumatic prints.

Responsibilities

• Improve and maintain plant automation, electrical, and control systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment and support safe, efficient manufacturing operations.
• Develop and enhance PLC/HMI and robotic systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance to improve reliability, productivity, and quality.
• Implement solutions to improve equipment reliability and process performance.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

Electrical engineering

Industrial networks

Beckhoff RSLogix

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

RSLogix 5000/500/5

HMI programming

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Job description

Job Description

The Plant Controls Engineer is responsible for improving and maintaining plant automation, electrical, and control systems to support safe and efficient manufacturing operations. This role troubleshoots equipment, develops and enhances PLC/HMI and robotic systems, performs preventive maintenance, and implements solutions to improve equipment reliability, productivity, and product quality.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar fields.
• A minimum of 5+ years programming experience.
• Plant SCADA systems.
• Prior experience with industrial control networks; Ethernet 1/P, Control Net, DeviceNET, DH+, Remote 110
• MS Office; Strong knowledge of MS-Excel, some VB preferred.
• AutoCAD / AutoCADLT / equivalent drafting and understanding electrical, pneumatic and process flow prints.Ability to design and troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic systems.PLC & HMI programming. Beckhoff, RSLogix5000/500/5 preferred.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].