Remote Controls Engineer: PLC/Automation & Robotics

Valmont Industries; Valley (NE); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Valley, NE seeks a Controls Engineer to design, program, and support automation systems for advanced manufacturing. You will drive capital projects from concept through commissioning, developing robust control logic, IO layouts, and documentation.

Work with Rockwell, Siemens, and Beckhoff platforms while ensuring safety standards and plant reliability. This role includes nation‑wide travel up to 25%. Remote option available for non-local candidates.

Qualifications

• B.S or A.S in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics or related field.
• 3-5 years of controls engineering with industrial automation experience.
• Hands-on PLC programming experience (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting HMI/SCADA systems.
• Understanding of industrial networks, motion control, robotics, and vision systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent for electrical design.
• Familiarity with safety standards and Industry 4.0/IIoT platforms.
• Structured programming (Python, C#, SQL) for IT/OT data integration.

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 systems.
• Develop control logic, IO configurations, HMI screens, and supporting documentation.
• Support system testing, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and start-up activities at manufacturing sites.
• Assist with electrical schematics, IO lists, and controls documentation using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Apply industrial safety standards and best practices, including machine safeguarding, safety PLCs, interlocks, and risk assessments.
• Support compliance with applicable standards (NFPA 79, OSHA, ISO, IEC).
• Assist with validation activities (FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ) as required.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA systems

Industrial networks

Motion control

Robotics

Vision systems

Python

C#

SQL

Education

B.S or A.S in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Rockwell (Allen‑Bradley)

Siemens PLC

Beckhoff

Job description

Valmont Industries in Valley, NE seeks a Controls Engineer to design, program, and support automation systems for advanced manufacturing. You will drive capital projects from concept through commissioning, developing robust control logic, IO layouts, and documentation.

Work with Rockwell, Siemens, and Beckhoff platforms while ensuring safety standards and plant reliability. This role includes nation‑wide travel up to 25%. Remote option available for non-local candidates.