Remote Controls Engineer: Industrial Automation & Robotics

Valmont Industries; Nebraska; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k with company match

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Valley, NE is hiring a Controls Engineer to design, program, and support PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for advanced manufacturing. You will participate in capital projects such as laser cutting and robotic welding, develop control logic and documentation, and support testing, commissioning, and startup activities across sites.

We value hands-on PLC experience, familiarity with Rockwell/Siemens platforms, and knowledge of safety standards.

Qualifications

• B.S or A.S in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics or related field
• 3–5 years of controls engineering in industrial automation
• Hands-on PLC programming with Allen-Bradley or Siemens
• Experience supporting HMI/SCADA systems
• Understanding of industrial networks, motion control, robotics, and vision systems
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent for electrical design
• Knowledge of safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061, ANSI/RIA)
• Exposure to Industry 4.0/IIoT
• Familiarity with Python, C#, SQL for IT/OT integration
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work independently on high-visibility, high-capital projects
• Experience in steel fabrication, welding, forming, and assembly
• Background in heavy manufacturing or metals processing

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and support PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for manufacturing equipment
• Participate in capital projects including laser cutting, robotic welding, material handling, and automated fabrication
• Develop control logic, IO configurations, HMI screens, and supporting documentation
• Support testing, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and start-up activities at manufacturing sites
• Assist with electrical schematics, IO lists, and controls documentation
• Apply industrial safety standards and risk assessments
• Support compliance with standards (NFPA 79, OSHA, ISO, IEC) under guidance of senior engineers
• Assist with validation activities (FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Troubleshoot motion control systems, servos, and industrial networks
• Support robotic systems (Fanuc, ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA, Panasonic) and vision systems
• Implement Industry 4.0 / IIoT initiatives like data collection
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors during design and commissioning
• Travel up to 25% (50% at times), primarily domestic
• Develop strategic initiatives for new technology and automation

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial networks

Problem solving

Communication

Safety standards

Python/C#/SQL

Teamwork

Education

Electrical/Controls Eng degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Valmont Industries in Valley, NE is hiring a Controls Engineer to design, program, and support PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for advanced manufacturing. You will participate in capital projects such as laser cutting and robotic welding, develop control logic and documentation, and support testing, commissioning, and startup activities across sites.

We value hands-on PLC experience, familiarity with Rockwell/Siemens platforms, and knowledge of safety standards.