Controls Engineer: Industrial Automation & Robotics

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

401k with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Omaha, NE seeks a Controls Engineer to design, program, and support industrial automation across manufacturing processes, from concept through commissioning.

You will work with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, contribute to safety and reliability, and mentor junior staff while advancing Industry 4.0 initiatives.

This role requires hands-on engineering with Rockwell/Siemens, strong problem solving, and travel up to 25% to site locations.

Qualifications

• B.S or A.S in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related Technology Field.
• 3-5 years of controls engineering with demonstrated success in industrial automation projects.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting HMI/SCADA systems.
• Understanding of industrial networks, motion control, robotics, and vision systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent for electrical design.
• Basic knowledge of safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061, ANSI/RIA).
• Exposure to Industry 4.0/IIoT platforms (data collection, analytics).
• Familiarity with Python, C#, SQL for IT/OT integration.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on high-visibility, high-capital projects with global impact.
• Experience in steel fabrication, welding, forming, or large capital equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and support PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Participate in capital projects including laser cutting, robotic welding, material handling, and automated fabrication systems.
• Develop control logic, IO configurations, HMI screens, and supporting documentation per engineering standards.
• Support testing, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and start-up activities at manufacturing sites.
• Assist with electrical schematics, IO lists, and controls documentation using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Apply industrial safety standards and machine safeguarding practices.
• Assist with validation activities (FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Work cross-functionally with mechanical, process, and manufacturing engineers to deliver integrated automation solutions.
• Interface with equipment suppliers during design, build, and commissioning stages.
• Learn and apply company controls standards and best practices.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networks

Robotics & vision

Safety standards

Analytical problem-solving

Independent project work

Education

B.S. or A.S. in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Rockwell/Siemens/Beckhoff PLCs

Python/C#/SQL

Job description

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Omaha, NE seeks a Controls Engineer to design, program, and support industrial automation across manufacturing processes, from concept through commissioning.

You will work with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, contribute to safety and reliability, and mentor junior staff while advancing Industry 4.0 initiatives.

This role requires hands-on engineering with Rockwell/Siemens, strong problem solving, and travel up to 25% to site locations.