Controls Engineer I — PLC & HMI Automation (Manufacturing)

Basic American Foods; Rexburg (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Rexburg, Idaho, is seeking a Controls Engineer to enhance process automation systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience working with PLCs and automation systems. Responsibilities include project support, collaboration with engineers, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This position offers a chance to work actively in a plant environment while contributing to system improvements and operational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required or Associate Degree with two years of related experience.
• Minimum of three years of relevant controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support projects to ensure successful achievement of goals.
• Collaborate on programming, testing, and start-up of control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and validate layouts.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs.
• Develop control systems documentation following established guidelines.
• Follow all safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Controls Engineering

PLC Programming

Troubleshooting

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate Degree in Instrumentation and Controls

3+ years of relevant experience

Tools

FactoryTalk View SE/ME

Wonderware InTouch

RSLogix 5/500/5000

Studio 5000

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A manufacturing company in Rexburg, Idaho, is seeking a Controls Engineer to enhance process automation systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience working with PLCs and automation systems. Responsibilities include project support, collaboration with engineers, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This position offers a chance to work actively in a plant environment while contributing to system improvements and operational goals.