Hybrid PLC Controls Engineer – PLC/HMI & Field Support

Woodgrain; Fruitland (ID); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodgrain in Fruitland, Idaho is seeking a Controls Engineer to plan, oversee, and coordinate development, design, and commissioning of PLC-based automated control systems in an industrial plant. You will partner with mechanical engineers and plant managers to deliver robust control solutions and ensure safety, reliability, and power management across systems.

You may lead projects, provide field service, and perform on-site commissioning; travel to other sites as needed (up to 10%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is desirable.
• 5+ years designing control systems and instrumentation for industrial applications.
• Experience with PLC programming, HMI development, and panel design.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Write PLC code for company standard systems using Siemens hardware.
• Design automation, power management, HMIs, and safety features.
• Perform on-site system commissioning and customer training as needed.
• Travel to client sites to support installations and start-ups (up to 10%).
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and plant managers on project execution.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI software

Automation systems design

Power management systems

Team leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Safety practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Siemens PLC

Workshop CTI

Job description

Woodgrain in Fruitland, Idaho is seeking a Controls Engineer to plan, oversee, and coordinate development, design, and commissioning of PLC-based automated control systems in an industrial plant. You will partner with mechanical engineers and plant managers to deliver robust control solutions and ensure safety, reliability, and power management across systems.

You may lead projects, provide field service, and perform on-site commissioning; travel to other sites as needed (up to 10%).