Lead Controls Engineer — Industrial PLC/DCS & Field Expert

EAD Corporations; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EAD Corporations is seeking a Staff Controls Engineer in Omaha, Nebraska. This role involves leading a controls engineering team to deliver high-quality solutions for industrial facilities. Candidates should have 7-10 years experience in controls engineering, particularly in manufacturing environments, and be proficient in PLC and DCS-based systems.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong project management skills, mentor less experienced engineers, and interact effectively with clients and teams to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7–10 years of controls engineering experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with PLC and/or DCS-based control system design, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with HMI or SCADA programming and configuration.
• Experience performing field work including commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting in active industrial facilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLC and DCS-based control systems for industrial and manufacturing facilities.
• Develop and configure HMI and SCADA applications.
• Perform field activities including existing-condition verification, construction support, and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with project team members to ensure controls scope aligns with overall project design.
• Prepare engineering deliverables including control system design documentation and specifications.

Job description

EAD Corporations is seeking a Staff Controls Engineer in Omaha, Nebraska. This role involves leading a controls engineering team to deliver high-quality solutions for industrial facilities. Candidates should have 7-10 years experience in controls engineering, particularly in manufacturing environments, and be proficient in PLC and DCS-based systems.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong project management skills, mentor less experienced engineers, and interact effectively with clients and teams to ensure project success.