Remote Industrial Controls Engineer – PLC/SCADA

Stella Jones; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans and benefits

Bonus program

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase option

Job summary

Stella-Jones is seeking an Industrial Controls Engineer for a remote, home-based role primarily serving U.S. facilities. The position emphasizes hands-on PLC/SCADA troubleshooting, firmware updates, and system improvements to keep equipment running smoothly.

The role supports travel to Stella-Jones plants in the US and Canada (up to 40%), periodic on-call rotation, and collaboration with contractors to upgrade automation and strengthen cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing automation.
• Programming in LADDER, FUNCTION BLOCK, SFC.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent knowledge of industrial processes.
• Ability to read and understand P&ID.
• SQL knowledge a plus.
• Knowledge in wood products industries processes a plus.
• Valid passport (for travel to Canada).

Responsibilities

• Program and troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, HMI; Mostly Rockwell products.
• Troubleshooting PLC, SCADA, VFD, Instruments, Network and more.
• Support engineering during process modifications.
• Travel to facilities to assess equipment, modify system or calibrate.
• Plan and guide contractors during system modifications.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of networks and cybersecurity.
• Be aware of new available product, participate in continuous improvement
• Plan system migration and work on reducing shutdowns
• Migrate system and update Firmware.

Skills

Ladder logic

Function Block

SFC

SQL knowledge

P&ID reading

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Job description

Stella-Jones is seeking an Industrial Controls Engineer for a remote, home-based role primarily serving U.S. facilities. The position emphasizes hands-on PLC/SCADA troubleshooting, firmware updates, and system improvements to keep equipment running smoothly.

The role supports travel to Stella-Jones plants in the US and Canada (up to 40%), periodic on-call rotation, and collaboration with contractors to upgrade automation and strengthen cybersecurity.