Remote Controls Engineer for Industrial Automation

Valmont Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmont Group is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, develop, program, and support industrial automation and control systems across advanced manufacturing processes. The role spans from concept to commissioning, with focus on PLCs, robotics, motion control, and networking to ensure reliable, safe operation of automated equipment.

You'll work under guidance of senior engineers on capital projects, support FAT/SAT, and contribute to maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives while

Qualifications

• Experience designing, programming, and supporting PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with industrial automation equipment and multiple vendors (Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff).
• Experience with robotics, motion control, and industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus).

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and support PLC, HMI, and SCADA for manufacturing equipment.
• Participate in capital projects including laser cutting, robotic welding, and automated fabrication systems.
• Develop control logic, IO configurations, HMI screens, and documentation.
• Support testing, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and start-up activities at plants.
• Assist with electrical schematics and controls documentation using AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent.
• Apply safety standards, machine safeguarding, and risk assessments.

Skills

PLC programming (Rockwell/Siemens/Beck

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Valmont Group is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, develop, program, and support industrial automation and control systems across advanced manufacturing processes. The role spans from concept to commissioning, with focus on PLCs, robotics, motion control, and networking to ensure reliable, safe operation of automated equipment.

You'll work under guidance of senior engineers on capital projects, support FAT/SAT, and contribute to maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives while