Remote Control Systems Integrator II - Food & Beverage

Vertech; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule with work from.

Bonus plan

401k

PTO

Job summary

Vertech is seeking a Control Systems Integrator II to develop PLC/HMI control systems for food and beverage plants, with Rockwell and Ignition as primary tools. The role involves building SCADA/MES screens, implementing alarms and downtime tracking, and delivering robust software from start to finish.

You will work on projects remotely across the United States, applying MES/OEE concepts and collaborating with senior engineers to ensure on-time startup and commissioning.

Qualifications

• BS in electrical, mechanical, chemical or related engineering field or relevant experience.
• Two to five years of experience developing PLC controlled SCADA systems, preferably in a project based industry.
• At least one year of hands-on experience developing PLC programs, HMI screens, and SCADA systems.
• Solid understanding of at least one major PLC platform (Rockwell, Siemens, GE, or Modicon) and one HMI/SCADA platform (Ignition, Wonderware, FactoryTalk View SE, or GE Proficy).
• A basic understanding of MES and OEE concepts.
• Food and beverage plant experience, such as batching, CIP, or packaging lines, is a big plus.
• Ignition or Wonderware certified, or willing to earn certification within your first year.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, program and implement PLC/HMI based control systems for food and beverage plants, primarily using Rockwell and Ignition.
• Build SCADA and MES screens, alarming, and reports, including OEE and downtime tracking, for processing and packaging lines.
• Write structured, well-documented, bug-free PLC code using reusable AOIs and UDTs.
• Design intuitive, easy-to-navigate, aesthetically pleasing HMI interfaces.
• Turn customer-supplied control descriptions, electrical drawings, and P&IDs into IO lists and a working software design.
• Take smaller projects from start to finish, with direction from senior integrators and project leads on larger ones.
• Test your software thoroughly in-house before it reaches the client, and support on-site startup and commissioning.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Food & beverage experience

MES & OEE concepts

Ignition/Wonderware certified

Education

BS in electrical, mechanical, chemical or related engineering

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

GE/Modicon

Ignition

Wonderware

Job description

Vertech is seeking a Control Systems Integrator II to develop PLC/HMI control systems for food and beverage plants, with Rockwell and Ignition as primary tools. The role involves building SCADA/MES screens, implementing alarms and downtime tracking, and delivering robust software from start to finish.

You will work on projects remotely across the United States, applying MES/OEE concepts and collaborating with senior engineers to ensure on-time startup and commissioning.