Controls Engineer

vTek Systems Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

vTek Systems Inc is seeking a Controls Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Siemens automation systems and TIA Portal. You will program PLCs, develop HMIs, troubleshoot, commission, and support automated manufacturing systems.

Key duties include configuring S7-1200/1500 PLCs, programming with LAD/FBD/SCL, designing Siemens HMI, and integrating PROFINET/PROFIBUS networks. You will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth startup and FAT/SAT

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Controls Engineering / Industrial Automation
• Hands-on Siemens TIA Portal experience
• Proficiency with Siemens S7-1200 / S7-1500 PLCs
• PLC programming using LAD, FBD, SCL
• Experience developing and troubleshooting Siemens HMI
• Experience with PROFINET / PROFIBUS communications
• Hands-on PLC troubleshooting, I/O checkout, and system debugging
• Experience with VFDs, servo drives, sensors, motors
• Ability to read electrical schematics and control drawings
• Ability to troubleshoot controls in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, test, and troubleshoot Siemens PLC programs using TIA Portal
• Configure and program S7-1200/S7-1500 PLCs
• Develop and modify HMI screens and controls
• Perform PLC/HMI debugging and system integration
• Configure and troubleshoot PROFINET/PROFIBUS networks
• Perform I/O validation, commissioning, and startup activities
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, and other automation equipment
• Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, and equipment validation
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and control drawings
• Work with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and engineering teams to resolve automation issues
• Provide onsite support during equipment installation, startup, and production

Skills

Controls Engineering / Industrial Auto

Siemens TIA Portal

Siemens S7-1200 / S7-1500 PLCs

LAD, FBD, SCL programming

Siemens HMI

PROFINET / PROFIBUS

PLC troubleshooting & debugging

VFDs / servo drives

Electrical schematics reading

Manufacturing environment troubles

Tools

TIA Portal

HMI Design Tools

PROFINET diagnostic tools

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Controls Engineer with strong hands‑on experience with Siemens automation systems and TIA Portal. The ideal candidate will be responsible for PLC programming, HMI development, troubleshooting, commissioning, and supporting automated manufacturing systems.

Must-Have Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Controls Engineering / Industrial Automation
• Strong hands‑on experience with Siemens TIA Portal
• Proficiency with Siemens S7-1200 / S7-1500 PLCs
• Strong PLC programming experience using LAD, FBD, and/or SCL
• Experience developing and troubleshooting Siemens HMI applications
• Experience with PROFINET / PROFIBUS communication
• Hands‑on experience with PLC troubleshooting, I/O checkout, and system debugging
• Experience with VFDs, servo drives, sensors, motors, and industrial control systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control drawings
• Ability to troubleshoot controls issues in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, test, and troubleshoot Siemens PLC programs using TIA Portal
• Configure and program S7-1200/S7-1500 PLCs
• Develop and modify HMI screens and controls
• Perform PLC/HMI debugging and system integration
• Configure and troubleshoot PROFINET/PROFIBUS networks
• Perform I/O validation, commissioning, and startup activities
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, and other automation equipment
• Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, and equipment validation
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and control drawings
• Work with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and engineering teams to resolve automation issues
• Provide onsite support during equipment installation, startup, and production

Preferred Skills

• Safety PLC / Siemens Safety
• Rockwell Allen-Bradley PLC experience
• Ignition SCADA
• Experience in automotive, manufacturing, or industrial automation