Controls Engineer

Edison Smart®; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Edison Smart in the United States is seeking an experienced Controls / Automation Engineer (3–7+ years) to join our growing engineering consultancy delivering custom automation and controls. You will develop and program automation solutions across PLC, HMI, and SCADA, and commission and troubleshoot systems at customer sites.

You will support system architecture and project delivery, work directly with customers to build relationships, and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience in controls/automation engineering.
• Experience programming PLC, HMI and SCADA systems.
• SCADA Ignition experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel 25–40%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and program automation solutions across PLC, HMI, and SCADA.
• Commission and troubleshoot systems at customer sites.
• Support system architecture and project delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and build customer relationships.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI

SCADA

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Job description

Looking for an experienced Controls / Automation Engineer (3–7+ years) to join growing leading engineering consultancy delivering custom automation and controls.

The role:

• Develop and program automation solutions across PLC, HMI, SCADA
• Commission and troubleshoot systems at customer sites
• Support system architecture and project delivery
• Work directly with customers and build strong relationships
• Mentor junior engineers and take on increasing responsibility

Ideally SCADA Ignition experienced.

This role offers the opportunity to develop beyond pure engineering into Project Management, Technical Leadership and Engineering Management.

Industry background

Data centre experience is NOT required. Open to engineers from manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, pharma, food & beverage, semiconductor, robotics and other industrial sectors.

Approx. 25–40% travel

Salary ranges from $115,000 - $165,000 depending on experience.