Entry-Level Controls Engineer: PLCs, HMIs & Automation

Cache Valley Electric

Logan (UT)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 80,000

Full time

9 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision
Discretionary yearly bonus
Up to 15% yearly profit sharing
Paid time off and company holidays
Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Cache Valley Electric is seeking a Controls/Automation Engineer I to support the design, programming, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of industrial automation systems. This early-career role offers hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, control panels, instrumentation, networking, and automated equipment.

You will collaborate with senior engineers, project managers, panel-shop personnel, and field teams throughout the project lifecycle, contributing from design through turnover with

Qualifications

  • Entry-level candidates encouraged (0–3 years)
  • Basic understanding of PLC programming and industrial automation
  • Understanding of electrical schematics and control systems
  • Strong communication and documentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Assist with design and development of automation and control systems.
  • Develop and modify PLC programs under senior guidance.
  • Develop and modify HMI screens and operator interfaces.
  • Assist with control-system architecture and hardware selection.
  • Review electrical schematics and control-panel drawings.
  • Support onsite startup and commissioning activities.
  • Troubleshoot electrical, controls, communication, and programming issues.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills
Troubleshooting
Communication
Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation/Mechatronics/Computer Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLCs
Siemens PLCs
Studio 5000
FactoryTalk
Ignition SCADA
HMI development
AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Cache Valley Electric is seeking a Controls/Automation Engineer I to support the design, programming, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of industrial automation systems. This early-career role offers hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, control panels, instrumentation, networking, and automated equipment.

You will collaborate with senior engineers, project managers, panel-shop personnel, and field teams throughout the project lifecycle, contributing from design through turnover with

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