controls engineer

Edison Smart®; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Global SCADA Controls Specialist for a full-time position. The successful candidate will program, configure, and troubleshoot PLC systems, while developing and supporting HMI and SCADA applications. Essential qualifications include an associate degree in Automation or related field and 2+ years of experience in PLC programming. This role involves diagnosing control system issues and supporting automation projects in a mid-senior level capacity, located in Midland, Texas.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with SCADA and HMI development and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of industrial control systems and electrical fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC systems.
• Develop, modify, and support HMI and SCADA applications for industrial processes.
• Diagnose and resolve control system issues involving sensors and instrumentation.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA development

HMI development

Troubleshooting automation issues

Understanding of industrial control systems

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in Automation or related field

Job description

Global SCADA Controls Specialist | EPMS | Mission Critical

Contact: [e-mail] | [phone]

Base Pay Range

$70,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Key Responsibilities

• Program, configure, troubleshoot, and reqn maintain PLC systems
• Develop, modify, and support HMI and SCADA applications for monitoring and control of industrial processes.
• Diagnose and resolve control system issues involving sensors, actuators, VFDs, servos, and instrumentation.
• Perform system_VERTEX backups, documentation, and version control for PLC, HMI, and SCADA programs.
• Support commissioning, startup, and testing of new equipment and automation projects.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and control narratives.
• Interface PLCs with networks and industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, OPC, etc.).

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with SCADA and HMI development and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of industrial control systems and electrical fundamentals.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex automation issues under time constraintscoeff.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time