Controls Engineer – Siemens TIA Portal

vTek Systems Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

vTek Systems Inc. seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to design, program, and troubleshoot Siemens PLCs and HMI in automated manufacturing environments.

You will work hands-on with TIA Portal and PROFINET/PROFIBUS networks, supporting commissioning and on-site startup. The role requires 3+ years in controls engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to read electrical schematics and control drawings.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in controls engineering / industrial automation.
• Hands-on Siemens TIA Portal experience.
• Proficiency with S7-1200/S7-1500 PLCs.
• Experience using LAD, FBD, or SCL.
• Experience developing and troubleshooting Siemens HMI applications.
• Experience with PROFINET / PROFIBUS networks.
• PLC troubleshooting, I/O checkout, and system debugging.
• Experience with VFDs, servo drives, sensors, motors, and industrial control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and control drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot controls issues in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, test, and troubleshoot Siemens PLC programs using TIA Portal.
• Configure and program S7-1200/S7-1500 PLCs.
• Develop and modify HMI screens and controls.
• Perform PLC/HMI debugging and system integration.
• Configure and troubleshoot PROFINET/PROFIBUS networks.
• Perform I/O validation, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, and other automation equipment.
• Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, and equipment validation.

Skills

Controls Engineering

Siemens HMI

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

System debugging

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Siemens S7-1200/S7-1500

PROFINET/PROFIBUS

VFDs & servo drives

HMIs (Siemens)

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Controls Engineer with strong hands-on experience with Siemens automation systems and TIA Portal. The ideal candidate will be responsible for PLC programming, HMI development, troubleshooting, commissioning, and supporting automated manufacturing systems.

Must-Have Skills

• 3+ years of experience in Controls Engineering / Industrial Automation
• Strong hands-on experience with Siemens TIA Portal
• Proficiency with Siemens S7-1200 / S7-1500 PLCs
• Strong PLC programming experience using LAD, FBD, and/or SCL
• Experience developing and troubleshooting Siemens HMI applications
• Experience with PROFINET / PROFIBUS communication
• Hands-on experience with PLC troubleshooting, I/O checkout, and system debugging
• Experience with VFDs, servo drives, sensors, motors, and industrial control systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control drawings
• Ability to troubleshoot controls issues in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, test, and troubleshoot Siemens PLC programs using TIA Portal
• Configure and program S7-1200/S7-1500 PLCs
• Develop and modify HMI screens and controls
• Perform PLC/HMI debugging and system integration
• Configure and troubleshoot PROFINET/PROFIBUS networks
• Perform I/O validation, commissioning, and startup activities
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, and other automation equipment
• Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, and equipment validation
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and control drawings
• Work with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and engineering teams to resolve automation issues
• Provide onsite support during equipment installation, startup, and production

Preferred Skills

• Safety PLC / Siemens Safety
• Rockwell Allen-Bradley PLC experience
• Ignition SCADA
• Experience in automotive, manufacturing, or industrial automation