Controls Engineer - PLC, HMI & SCADA Systems

Relevant Solutions; Idaho Falls (ID); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Automation Werx in Idaho Falls is seeking a Controls Engineer to design and develop new control systems and optimize existing ones for electronic or mechanical systems. You will work with a team to ensure safety, usability, and client satisfaction.

The role includes prototypes, testing, and documentation, with opportunities to train staff and support customers onsite. Travel up to 35% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of practical experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes current equipment or processes; identifies inefficiencies and designs/develops controls.
• Collaborates with engineers to meet safety and usability standards and client expectations.
• Designs and tests prototypes of equipment.
• Creates schematics and simulated models to test designs and meets budget requirements.
• Oversees implementation of measuring devices and control systems; ensures testing.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI software

CAD/AutoCAD

MS Office

Documentation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering

2+ years of practical experience

Associate’s Degree + 6-8 years experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Automation Werx in Idaho Falls is seeking a Controls Engineer to design and develop new control systems and optimize existing ones for electronic or mechanical systems. You will work with a team to ensure safety, usability, and client satisfaction.

The role includes prototypes, testing, and documentation, with opportunities to train staff and support customers onsite. Travel up to 35% may be required.