Controls Engineer

Io Scada; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IO SCADA specializes in delivering advanced industrial automation solutions with expertise in PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming. This on-site Controls Engineer role in Modesto, CA involves designing, programming, and upgrading control systems, collaborating with clients to implement process control solutions, and performing diagnostics to optimize manufacturing processes.

The candidate will work closely with teams to ensure electrical and motion control systems meet operational requirements,

Qualifications

• Experience in Process Control and PLC Programming, focusing on system design and optimization.
• Experience in Ignition SCADA, Databases (SQL) and Python a MUST.
• Strong knowledge of Electrical Engineering principles and their application in automation systems.
• Proficiency in Troubleshooting and resolving issues in control systems and electrical equipment.
• Experience with Instrumentation and Motor Controls.
• Solid understanding of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Preferred qualifications include knowledge of legacy system upgrades, facility audits, and industrial communication protocols.
• Ability to work on-site effectively and collaborate with internal and external teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
• Collaborate with clients to implement process control solutions, upgrade existing systems, perform diagnostics, and support installation and maintenance to optimize manufacturing processes.

Skills

Process Control

PLC Programming

Troubleshooting

SCADA Systems

Tools

Ignition SCADA

SQL

Python

Job description

IO SCADA specializes in delivering advanced industrial automation solutions through expertise in PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming. With over 20 years of experience, the company excels in control system upgrades, system design, facility audits, and transitioning outdated communication protocols. Focused on enhancing efficiency, reliability, and productivity, we empower manufacturing and process control industries. IO SCADA is also committed to workforce development, providing hands‑on training for professionals and students to bridge the skills gap in automation and control systems.

Role Description

This full-time, on‑site Controls Engineer role is located in Modesto, CA. The Controls Engineer will be responsible for designing, programming, and troubleshooting control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems. The role involves collaborating with clients to implement process control solutions, upgrading existing systems, performing system diagnostics, and ensuring that all electrical and motion control systems meet operational requirements. The selected candidate will also support installation, testing, and maintenance efforts to optimize manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Candidate must currently live in CALIFORNIA. Do not apply if you do not have a California address.
• Experience in Process Control and PLC Programming, focusing on system design and optimization
• Experience in Ignition SCADA, Databases (SQL) and Python a MUST.
• Strong knowledge of Electrical Engineering principles and their application in automation systems
• Proficiency in Troubleshooting and resolving issues in control systems and electrical equipment
• Experience with Instrumentation and Motor Controls
• Solid understanding of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
• Preferred qualifications include knowledge of legacy system upgrades, facility audits, and industrial communication protocols
• Ability to work on‑site effectively and collaborate with internal and external teams