Controls Engineer: Siemens TIA Portal PLC/HMI Expert

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

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.