Controls Engineer: Design, Commission & IIoT Innovation

Dahlen Systems, Inc.; Oregon, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dahlen Systems, Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission automation systems across diverse industries.

You will work on projects from concept through startup, focusing on Rockwell PLCs, Ignition and AVEVA-based HMI/SCADA solutions, and data integration with Canary Historian. The role emphasizes hands-on on-site commissioning, FAT/SAT testing, and close collaboration with clients to deliver robust, scalable control solutions.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in controls or system integration.
• Strong PLC programming experience (Rockwell preferred).
• Experience with SCADA/HMI development (Ignition a plus).
• Knowledge of industrial protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, OPC UA, IO-Link).
• Ability to read electrical schematics and think through system design.
• Willingness to travel 20-30% for commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Design and program control systems using Rockwell PLCs.
• Develop intuitive HMI/SCADA applications in Ignition, AVEVA, and Rockwell.
• Integrate plant data using Canary Historian and AVEVA platforms.
• Take projects from concept through startup and commissioning.
• Perform FAT/SAT, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system performance.
• Work directly with clients to deliver practical, high-quality solutions.

Skills

Controls engineering

SCADA/HMI development

Industrial protocols

Electrical schematics

Travel willingness

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

Ignition SCADA

AVEVA

Canary Historian

MQTT/IIoT

SQL

Python

Job description

Dahlen Systems, Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission automation systems across diverse industries.

You will work on projects from concept through startup, focusing on Rockwell PLCs, Ignition and AVEVA-based HMI/SCADA solutions, and data integration with Canary Historian. The role emphasizes hands-on on-site commissioning, FAT/SAT testing, and close collaboration with clients to deliver robust, scalable control solutions.