Controls Engineer

Jobot; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Controls Engineer in Idaho to join our growing engineering team. You will design, program, and commission Siemens PLC systems for industrial applications, focusing on Siemens PLCs, TIA Portal, and WinCC.

You will collaborate across electrical and mechanical teams and support field startup and commissioning. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical/Controls Engineering or equivalent experience, hands-on Siemens PLC experience, and willingness to travel for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Hands-on experience programming Siemens PLCs.
• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal, Step 7, WinCC, or similar automation software.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and automation systems in an industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of control panels, motor controls, and industrial communication networks.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for commissioning and customer support.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, modify, and troubleshoot Siemens PLC control systems.
• Design and implement automation solutions involving PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, VFDs, and motor controls.
• Support system testing, startup, commissioning, and field troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineering teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Integrate PLC logic with operator interfaces and supervisory control systems.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, program backups, and revision records.
• Provide ongoing technical support during installation, startup, and service projects.

Skills

Siemens PLC Programming

TIA Portal

Step 7

WinCC

HMI/SCADA

Electrical Controls

Commissioning

VFDs

Troubleshooting

Industrial Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Step 7

WinCC

Job description

Job Details

Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year

A bit about us

Growing food manufacturer with room for advancement!

Why join us

Excellent compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth!

Job Details

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to join a growing engineering team that designs and supports advanced automation, electrical control, and power management systems for industrial applications. This role offers the opportunity to work on custom projects from design through commissioning, with a strong focus on Siemens PLC programming and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, modify, and troubleshoot Siemens PLC control systems.
• Design and implement automation solutions involving PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, VFDs, and motor controls.
• Support system testing, startup, commissioning, and field troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineering teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Integrate PLC logic with operator interfaces and supervisory control systems.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, program backups, and revision records.
• Provide ongoing technical support during installation, startup, and service projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Hands-on experience programming Siemens PLCs.
• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal, Step 7, WinCC, or similar automation software.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and automation systems in an industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of control panels, motor controls, and industrial communication networks.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for commissioning and customer support.

Preferred Experience

• Industrial automation, power generation, marine, oil & gas, or heavy manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, ABB, or Schneider control platforms.
• Knowledge of switchgear, generator controls, MCCs, VFDs, and power management systems.
• FAT, SAT, startup, or field commissioning experience.

Key Skills

• Siemens PLC Programming
• TIA Portal
• Step 7
• WinCC
• HMI/SCADA
• Electrical Controls
• Commissioning
• VFDs
• Troubleshooting
• Industrial Automation

This position is ideal for a controls engineer who enjoys a mix of programming, troubleshooting, field commissioning, and working on custom automation projects from concept through startup.

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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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