PLC Programmer – BESS & HV Systems (On-Site Irvine)

TAE Power Solutions; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TAE Power Solutions in Irvine, CA seeks an experienced PLC Programmer to design, develop, and commission control systems for high-voltage BESS and industrial applications. You will own the control architecture from design through site startup, building scalable, modular software platforms on site.

The role requires hands-on PLC programming across major platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Phoenix Contact), state-machine based apps, and integration with HMIs, SCADA, and industrial networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years hands-on experience in industrial automation and PLC programming, including SCADA/HMI development.
• Strong PLC programming on major platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Phoenix Contact).
• Modular, state-machine based application design experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and function block programs.
• Programming knowledge in Python, Rust, or C++.
• Knowledge of OPC UA, PROFINET, Modbus, EtherNet/IP protocols.
• Experience with high-voltage electrical systems and power electronics equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design SCADA, PLC, and HMI architectures for BESS and industrial applications.
• Develop modular PLC applications using state-machine logic and IEC 61131-3 languages.
• Integrate controllers with HMIs, SCADA, safety controllers, networks, devices, and sensors.
• Troubleshoot and commission systems during factory acceptance tests and site startup.
• Interpret and maintain electrical schematics, functional descriptions, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and project engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

PLC programming

State machine design

Electrical schematics

Python/C++

Industrial protocols

High-voltage

Power electronics

PLCnext Engineer / Phoenix Contact

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / CS

Tools

PLCnext Engineer

Job description

TAE Power Solutions in Irvine, CA seeks an experienced PLC Programmer to design, develop, and commission control systems for high-voltage BESS and industrial applications. You will own the control architecture from design through site startup, building scalable, modular software platforms on site.

The role requires hands-on PLC programming across major platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Phoenix Contact), state-machine based apps, and integration with HMIs, SCADA, and industrial networks.