Lead Controls Engineer – PLC & HMI Systems

States Manufacturing Corporation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Virginia is seeking a Controls Engineer to design and develop PLC and HMI programs for their products. You will be responsible for overseeing projects, ensuring they meet quality standards, and providing technical support. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in control systems and automation, strong problem-solving skills, and a bachelor's degree in engineering. Opportunities for local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience with a focus on control systems.
• Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus).
• Experience with PLC and HMI programming platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support programming for control systems.
• Review customer requirements and project specifications.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Provide field support for technical and commercial needs.

Skills

Control systems design

Automation technologies

PLC programming

HMI programming

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Virginia is seeking a Controls Engineer to design and develop PLC and HMI programs for their products. You will be responsible for overseeing projects, ensuring they meet quality standards, and providing technical support. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in control systems and automation, strong problem-solving skills, and a bachelor's degree in engineering. Opportunities for local travel may be required.