Controls Engineer: PLC/SCADA Startup & Commissioning

PrideStaff; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PrideStaff is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission automation systems across client industries. The role focuses on Rockwell PLCs, Ignition/AVEVA HMI/SCADA, and data integration, with a strong emphasis on solving complex automation challenges on the plant floor.

The successful engineer will have 3–7 years in controls or systems integration, proven PLC programming experience, and the ability to travel 20–30% for project commissioning.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in controls engineering or industrial system integration.
• 3+ years of strong PLC programming experience (Rockwell platforms preferred).
• Proven SCADA/HMI development experience and ability to read schematics.

Responsibilities

• Design and program control systems using Rockwell PLCs.
• Develop intuitive HMI and SCADA applications in Ignition, AVEVA, and Rockwell platforms.
• Integrate plant data systems using Canary Historian and AVEVA platforms.
• Take automation projects from concept through on-site startup and commissioning.
• Perform FAT and SAT as needed.
• Troubleshoot complex control issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with clients to deliver practical automation solutions.
• Maintain project documentation, training records, and system reports.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI development

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Certification or Engineering Degree Preferred

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

Ignition

AVEVA

Canary Historian

MQTT

SQL

Python

Job description

PrideStaff is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission automation systems across client industries. The role focuses on Rockwell PLCs, Ignition/AVEVA HMI/SCADA, and data integration, with a strong emphasis on solving complex automation challenges on the plant floor.

The successful engineer will have 3–7 years in controls or systems integration, proven PLC programming experience, and the ability to travel 20–30% for project commissioning.