Controls Engineer I

Array Tech, Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits and wellness programs

Job summary

Array Tech, Inc. in Chandler, Arizona, is seeking a Controls Engineer I to develop and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems, contributing to the clean energy revolution.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics, with experience in PLC programming and automation. Join our innovative team and help shape a sustainable future through advanced solar technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field required.
• 2+ years of programming experience in C/C++.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial automation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, test, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems.
• Work with stakeholders to deploy and validate control systems.
• Create and maintain technical documentation related to projects.
• Travel occasionally for field support and troubleshooting.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial automation systems

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

C/C++ programming

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or other Natural Sciences

Tools

Modbus

HMI/SCADA systems

Job description

Job Summary

As the Controls Engineer I you will play a key role in advancing the clean energy revolution.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Develop, program, test, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems and related automation components.
• Contribute to the development of new control systems for solar tracker products.
• Implement new algorithms and features into existing controller and PLC platforms.
• Develop and maintain control logic, industrial communications, and field device integration for tracker systems.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to deploy, validate, and test control systems, PLC programs, software, and new features at operating solar sites.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve failures involving PLCs, control‑system hardware, field devices, and software components.
• Support prototype development, field testing, system commissioning, and performance evaluations.
• Create and maintain documentation including test procedures, technical reports, electrical schematics, and control‑system documentation.
• Report project status, technical findings, and progress updates regularly to the hiring manager and program managers.
• Travel occasionally to support field deployments, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Physics, or other Natural Sciences required.
• Exposure to or experience with PLC programming and industrial automation systems.
• Familiarity with ladder logic programming and industrial control concepts.
• Basic understanding of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus.
• 2+ years in programming in C/C++.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn quickly in a fast‑paced engineering environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience programming, testing, and troubleshooting PLC‑based control systems.
• Familiarity with ladder logic, structured text, or other industrial control programming methods.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, RS-485, or Ethernet‑based industrial networks.
• Python programming.
• Experience with HMI or SCADA systems is a plus.
• Interest in renewable energy technologies and utility‑scale solar systems.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, smaller company environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Array Tech, Inc. offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.

Company Values and Compensation

At Array Tech, Inc., we strive to lead with our culture, and believe that our people are a key enabler of our future state. Our total rewards philosophy supports Array’s ability to attract, develop, and retain our employees. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and wellness programs that align with the local markets where we do business. At ARRAY, we believe in cultivating and inspiring leadership, teamwork and creativity among all our team members. These values not only contribute to the growth of those who work at ARRAY but their local communities as well. We hire the best people, give them every possible opportunity to learn, grow, and develop and reward them for their contributions.

Join Our Team

Join our team of hard‑working professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional products and customer service while making the world a better place for generations to come.