Lead Controls Programmer: PLC, HMI & Startup

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; York (NE); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 61,992,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA with company contribution

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation and sick leave

10 holidays

Job summary

Cyclonaire in York, Nebraska is seeking an experienced Controls Programmer 2 to design, program, test, and commission complete automation control systems across our product line. This hands-on role requires independent engineering, testing in-house, and customer handover at sites.

You'll work with Allen-Bradley PLCs, FactoryTalk HMI platforms, EtherNet/IP networks, VFDs, and instrumentation while collaborating with Engineering and Production.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electro‑Mechanical Technology or automation plus 3–5 years in industrial controls.
• Proficient in Allen‑Bradley Studio 5000.
• Experience with FactoryTalk View SE/ME and FactoryTalk Optix.
• Familiar with IEC 61131-3 languages: Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block Diagram.
• Experience with SCADA, EtherNet/IP networks, VFD configuration, and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E, OSHA, NEC/NFPA/UL codes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate with customers.
• Willingness to travel 20–35% and possess a valid driver’s license and passport.

Responsibilities

• Design and program complete automation control systems using Allen‑Bradley Studio 5000.
• Develop Ladder Logic routines, AOIs, UDTs, sequences, and interlock logic.
• Design and configure I/O architectures, including local and distributed I/O.
• Build complete HMI projects using FactoryTalk View and FactoryTalk Optix.
• Configure alarms, historian trending, user access, and remote connectivity.
• Design and commission EtherNet/IP networks, VFDs, remote I/O, and instrumentation.
• Lead pre‑shipment testing to ensure equipment meets requirements.
• Serve as the technical lead during onsite commissioning and handover to customers.
• Work with customers during software design reviews, installation, and service activities.
• Help develop and maintain Cyclonaire automation standards and work instructions.
• Mentor and guide Controls Programmer 1 team members.

Skills

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

FactoryTalk Optix

Ladder Logic

Structured Text

EtherNet/IP

VFD configuration

HMI software

Project management

Travel 20-35%

Customer communication

Driver's license

Passport

Education

Associate degree in Electro‑Mechanical Technology, Automation, or related field

Bachelor’s degree considered

Tools

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

FactoryTalk Optix

Job description

Cyclonaire in York, Nebraska is seeking an experienced Controls Programmer 2 to design, program, test, and commission complete automation control systems across our product line. This hands-on role requires independent engineering, testing in-house, and customer handover at sites.

You'll work with Allen-Bradley PLCs, FactoryTalk HMI platforms, EtherNet/IP networks, VFDs, and instrumentation while collaborating with Engineering and Production.