Industrial PLC Controls Engineer: HMI & SCADA

Boyd Thermal by Eaton; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Thermal by Eaton is seeking a seasonedElectrical/Controls Engineer to design and implement industrial control systems for thermal management and automated test equipment. The role requires hands-on PLC programming and cross-disciplinary collaboration across electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams.

You will develop HMIs/SCADA, integrate sensors and networks, and support full product lifecycles from concept to qualification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing and programming industrial control systems.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming platforms, including Siemens TIA Portal, STEP7, Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, RSLogix, CODESYS, or similar.
• Must be located within 60 miles of Fredericksburg, Virginia to be considered, no relocation offered. Active duty military are exempt from these requirement.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement industrial control systems for thermal management and automated test equipment.
• Program, configure, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC-based control systems utilizing platforms such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley (Rockwell), CODESYS, and related technologies.
• Develop and maintain HMI and SCADA interfaces for equipment operation, monitoring, and diagnostics.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, drives, motion control devices, and industrial communication networks into complete system solutions.
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, Profinet, BACnet, Modbus, and other fieldbus technologies.
• Support full product lifecycle activities including concept development, design, testing, validation, commissioning, and sustaining engineering.
• Develop electrical schematics, control panel designs, I/O lists, and system documentation.
• Conduct system integration, startup, debugging, and root cause analysis of complex control systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to develop innovative customer solutions.
• Support prototype builds, design verification testing, and product qualification efforts.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing, installation, and field service activities when required.

Skills

PLC programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

STEP7

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

RSLogix

CODESYS

Job description

Boyd Thermal by Eaton is seeking a seasonedElectrical/Controls Engineer to design and implement industrial control systems for thermal management and automated test equipment. The role requires hands-on PLC programming and cross-disciplinary collaboration across electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams.

You will develop HMIs/SCADA, integrate sensors and networks, and support full product lifecycles from concept to qualification.