Junior Controls Engineer — Solar & Automation

Array-Technologies-2; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Array Tech, Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer I to advance its solar tracking control systems. You will develop, test, and troubleshoot PLC-based controllers and related automation components for solar trackers.

You will implement algorithms, maintain control logic and device integration, and work with teams to deploy at field sites. Travel may be required for commissioning and testing activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Physics, or related natural sciences required.
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial automation systems.
• Familiarity with ladder logic programming and industrial control concepts.
• Understanding of Modbus and other industrial communication protocols.
• 2+ years programming in C/C++.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication; able to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, test, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems and related automation components.
• Develop control systems for solar tracker products and implement new algorithms into PLC platforms.
• Maintain control logic, industrial communications, and field-device integration for tracker systems.
• Collaborate with internal/external teams to deploy, validate, and test control systems at operating solar sites.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve failures involving PLCs and control-system hardware/software.
• Create and maintain documentation including test procedures, schematics, and control-system docs.
• Report project status and progress to managers; travel occasionally for field deployments.

Skills

C/C++ programming

PLC programming

Ladder logic

Industrial automation

Python programming

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

HMI/SCADA systems

Modbus

Ethernet-based networks

Job description

Array Tech, Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer I to advance its solar tracking control systems. You will develop, test, and troubleshoot PLC-based controllers and related automation components for solar trackers.

You will implement algorithms, maintain control logic and device integration, and work with teams to deploy at field sites. Travel may be required for commissioning and testing activities.