Controls Engineer & Programmer (PLC, HMI, SCADA)

PPS-HPS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PPS is seeking two Controls Engineers / Programmers to join our growing Controls & Automation team in Phoenix, AZ.

These positions will design, program, integrate, and commission industrial automation systems across cross-functional teams. You will work with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens PLCs, HMI/SCADA, and VFDs, supporting ITAR-controlled projects with a focus on reliability and maintainability.

Qualifications

• 3-7+ years of controls, automation, or electrical engineering/programming experience.
• Certain projects may require U.S. person status or other authorization based on applicable ITAR requirements.
• Strong PLC programming experience.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and/or Siemens platforms.
• Experience with HMI and SCADA systems.
• Experience with VFDs and industrial instrumentation.
• Working knowledge of industrial communication networks.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and control drawings.
• Understanding of industrial automation and control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a project team.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs.
• Program Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens control systems.
• Develop HMI and SCADA applications.
• Program and integrate VFDs, instrumentation, remote I/O, and control devices.
• Develop sequences, interlocks, permissives, alarms, and control logic.
• Support automated piping, fluid-handling, manufacturing, and process systems.
• Integrate new automation systems with existing and legacy equipment.
• Develop and maintain clear, organized, and maintainable control code.
• Develop control-system architectures and automation solutions.
• Integrate PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, VFDs, instrumentation, and industrial networks.
• Support industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and similar systems.
• Work closely with Electrical Design Engineers on electrical and controls integration.
• Coordinate with the Panel Shop to ensure control systems are properly fabricated.
• Support field installation, startup, and commissioning.
• Participate in equipment startup and commissioning.
• Verify I/O, sequences, alarms, interlocks, communications, and system functionality.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, electrical, instrumentation, and network issues.
• Support field teams in resolving technical issues.
• Make program modifications during startup and commissioning.
• Document changes and maintain accurate final programs.
• Work with Project Managers and Controls Operations to execute projects on schedule and within budget.
• Participate in project kickoff and design reviews.
• Identify technical issues and project risks early.
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers, contractors, and customers.
• Support estimating, scope development, and project planning as needed.
• Assist with project documentation and closeout.
• Follow all company procedures for handling ITAR-controlled technical data and other controlled information.
• Maintain appropriate security of PLC programs, drawings, specifications, source code, and project documentation.
• Follow approved procedures for accessing, storing, transferring, and sharing controlled information.
• Complete required ITAR, cybersecurity, and data-handling training.
• Report potential security or compliance concerns through established company procedures.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

AB Rockwell

Siemens

Industrial networks

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Job description

PPS is seeking two Controls Engineers / Programmers to join our growing Controls & Automation team in Phoenix, AZ.

These positions will design, program, integrate, and commission industrial automation systems across cross-functional teams. You will work with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens PLCs, HMI/SCADA, and VFDs, supporting ITAR-controlled projects with a focus on reliability and maintainability.