Controls Engineer

Walker Lovell Ltd; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Walker Lovell Ltd is seeking a controls engineer to transform your expertise into better plant performance. You will program PLCs, develop HMI interfaces, and optimise process control while working on field instrumentation and electrical equipment.

The role requires an engineering degree and at least three years of controls experience, hands-on Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC programming, and familiarity with PlantPAx, Wonderware or FactoryTalk View SE.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with at least three years in controls engineering.
• Hands-on Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC programming and HMI/SCADA experience.
• Knowledge of PlantPAx, Wonderware or FactoryTalk View SE.
• Experience with process instrumentation and VFDs.
• Willingness to work on-site in dusty industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify PLC programmes, ladder logic, control sequences and HMI interfaces to improve equipment operation and process performance.
• Diagnose electrical controls, software and instrumentation faults, identifying root causes and reducing unplanned downtime.
• Optimise process control through control loop tuning, sensor improvements and calibration of field instrumentation.
• Support control system upgrades, equipment integration, installation and commissioning, working closely with plant and wider automation teams.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Control systems

Instrumentation knowledge

VFDs

Root-cause analysis

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PlantPAx

Wonderware

FactoryTalk View SE

Job description

Compensation: Strong base salary plus 10% bonus

Turn Your Controls Expertise into Better Plant Performance

Programme, troubleshoot and improve the systems that keep a major industrial plant running safely and efficiently. This hands-on opportunity combines PLC programming, HMI development and process control with practical work on field instrumentation and electrical equipment.

• Salary package reflecting your technical experience.
• Relocation support available for suitable US-based candidates.
• Potential for progression into engineering, operations or management.

Why This Business

Our client is an established producer of industrial mineral products serving manufacturing, construction and environmental markets. Working alongside production, maintenance and engineering teams, you’ll see the direct impact of your controls expertise on plant reliability, product quality and production efficiency.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and modify PLC programmes, ladder logic, control sequences and HMI interfaces to improve equipment operation and process performance.
• Diagnose electrical controls, software and instrumentation faults, identifying root causes and reducing unplanned downtime.
• Optimise process control through control loop tuning, sensor improvements and calibration of field instrumentation.
• Support control system upgrades, equipment integration, installation and commissioning, working closely with plant and wider automation teams.

The expertise you’ll need

• An engineering degree and at least three years’ relevant experience in controls engineering, industrial automation or electrical systems.
• Hands-on Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC programming and HMI/SCADA experience, with PlantPAx, Wonderware or FactoryTalk View SE knowledge particularly relevant.
• Practical knowledge of process instrumentation, variable frequency drives (VFDs), control loop tuning and electrical fault-finding.
• Willingness to work fully on-site in a dusty industrial environment, with occasional out-of-hours emergency support. Relevant manufacturing and process industry backgrounds are welcome.