Industrial Controls Engineer: PLC/SCADA & Automation Expert

Hupp Electric Motors; Melcher-Dallas (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, disability & life insurance

Growth opportunities

Safe and respectful workplace

Job summary

Hupp Electric Motors is seeking an Industrial Electrical Systems Engineer to join our team in the Midwest. You will design and program controls for industrial equipment, perform on-site installation, and provide technical support throughout testing and commissioning.

You will conduct short circuit calculations, arc flash studies, and coordinate with project teams to optimize protective settings, ensuring compliance with NFPA and IEEE standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in PLC and SCADA/HMI programming, configuration, and system design.
• Arc flash analysis experience is a plus.
• Experience with AC/DC motors, motor controllers, high voltage systems, 480VAC power distribution, transformers, automation, and process control systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Computer Engineering or similar preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on controls programming, configuration, and installation.
• Technical support during testing and commissioning.
• Install and troubleshoot field devices (drives, PLCs, HMIs).
• Perform short circuit calculations and arc flash studies per NFPA/IEEE 1584.
• Read electrical prints and prepare engineering documentation.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in equipment and processes.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI programming

Arc flash analysis

Electrical system design

High voltage systems

Automation

Process control systems

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Controls/Computer Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Modicon PLCs

Siemens PLCs

FactoryTalk View SE/ME

Wonderware

LabVIEW

iFix

SKM

Job description

Hupp Electric Motors is seeking an Industrial Electrical Systems Engineer to join our team in the Midwest. You will design and program controls for industrial equipment, perform on-site installation, and provide technical support throughout testing and commissioning.

You will conduct short circuit calculations, arc flash studies, and coordinate with project teams to optimize protective settings, ensuring compliance with NFPA and IEEE standards.