Controls Engineer: PLC/SCADA Solutions + Flexible PTO

Hupp Electric Motors; Marion (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA Employer Contributions & Matching

5% 401(k) Match

Flexible PTO

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

HUPP Electric Motors in Marion, IA, is seeking a customer-focused Controls Engineer to join our Engineering Product Division. The role blends PLC programming, SCADA/HMI development, troubleshooting, and customer interaction to solve complex automation challenges.

You'll work with experienced engineers, support startup and commissioning, read electrical drawings, travel to local customer sites, and contribute to Arc Flash studies and power system evaluations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related experience.
• Hands-on PLC programming experience, SCADA and HMI development experience
• Experience working with industrial automation and control systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with customers
• Willingness to occasionally travel to local customer sites

Responsibilities

• Program and configure PLC-based automation systems
• Develop and support SCADA and HMI applications
• Collaborate with panel designers and builders on custom control panel projects
• Test and validate control system programs before deployment
• Support startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Work directly with customers to identify challenges and provide technical solutions
• Support field service and project implementation activities
• Assist with Arc Flash Studies, One-Line Drawings, and electrical system evaluations (training provided)
• Prepare technical documentation and project deliverables
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for customers and internal operations

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI development

Controls engineering

Field travel

Electrical drawings

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation

FactoryTalk View SE/ME

Siemens PLC

Arc Flash Analysis software

Job description

HUPP Electric Motors in Marion, IA, is seeking a customer-focused Controls Engineer to join our Engineering Product Division. The role blends PLC programming, SCADA/HMI development, troubleshooting, and customer interaction to solve complex automation challenges.

You'll work with experienced engineers, support startup and commissioning, read electrical drawings, travel to local customer sites, and contribute to Arc Flash studies and power system evaluations.