Lead Controls Engineer NEW

Dutech Systems; Kansas; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutech Systems is seeking an experienced controls engineer to join our industrial automation team. The role focuses on PLC-based control systems, SCADA integration, and ensuring robust automation solutions across production lines.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in information systems or automation, strong ladder logic and HMI skills, and a track record of coordinating cross-functional projects in manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 6+ years of experience in Information Systems, industrial automation, or related technical roles.
• Strong experience with SCADA, SQL, 4GL programming, scripting, and server-based technologies.
• Hands-on experience programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting PLC-based control systems.
• Strong knowledge of ladder logic, structured programming, I/O mapping, and HMI integration.
• Experience troubleshooting automated production and material-handling systems in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of industrial communication networks and plant-floor device integration.
• Experience developing and executing integrated test plans.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills.

Skills

SCADA

SQL

4GL programming

scripting

PLC programming

ladder logic

HMI integration

I/O mapping

SDLC

troubleshooting

communication

project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems

Tools

Ignition SCADA

iFix SCADA/HMI

Job description

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 6+ years of experience in Information Systems, industrial automation, or related technical roles.
• Strong experience with SCADA, SQL, 4GL programming, scripting, and server-based technologies.
• Hands-on experience programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting PLC-based control systems.
• Strong knowledge of ladder logic, structured programming, I/O mapping, and HMI integration.
• Experience troubleshooting automated production and material-handling systems in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of industrial communication networks and plant-floor device integration.
• Experience developing and executing integrated test plans.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Ignition and iFix SCADA/HMI platforms.
• Experience with industrial barcode, scanning, and vision systems.
• Experience leading controls modernization and automation upgrade projects.
• Experience supporting both legacy and modern industrial control environments.