Scada Engineer

PTS Advance; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PTS Advance seeks a Controls Engineer to support multiple production facilities by improving automation, system reliability, and operational efficiency. The role focuses on optimizing continuous manufacturing with emphasis on PLC programming, drive systems, and system standardization.

You will program and troubleshoot Siemens PLCs, develop P&IDs, control narratives, and documentation, design control strategies for continuous production, and mentor maintenance staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years in industrial automation, controls, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with PLC programming (Siemens Step 7/S7).
• Knowledge of drive systems and motion control (Siemens S120).
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and production systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of SCADA systems (AVEVA System Platform).
• Experience with HMI development is a plus.
• SQL Queries.

Responsibilities

• Support automation, controls, and drive systems across multiple sites.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLC systems (Siemens platforms).
• Develop and maintain P&IDs, control narratives, and system documentation.
• Design and implement control strategies for continuous production processes.
• Configure network settings, communication protocols, and PLC messaging.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems using schematics and drawings.
• Work with drive systems including AC/DC drives and motion control.
• Establish standardized controls, hardware, and programming practices.
• Provide technical support for upgrades, installations, and commissioning.
• Partner with vendors and contractors to implement controls solutions.
• Mentor and train technicians and engineers.
• Identify and implement new technologies to improve performance and reliability.
• Build relationships with plant stakeholders for capital projects.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA AVEVA

HMI development

SQL queries

Schematic interpretation

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens Step 7 / S7

AVEVA System Platform

Siemens S120 drive

Job description

Position Overview

An established industrial manufacturer is seeking a Controls Engineer to support multiple production facilities by improving automation, system reliability, and operational efficiency. This role focuses on optimizing both new and existing continuous manufacturing processes, with an emphasis on PLC programming, drive systems, and system standardization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and enhance automation, controls, and drive systems across multiple manufacturing sites
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLC systems (primarily Siemens platforms)
• Develop and maintain P&IDs, control narratives, and system documentation
• Design and implement control strategies for continuous production processes
• Configure network settings, communication protocols, and PLC messaging
• Troubleshoot electrical systems using schematics and technical drawings
• Work with drive systems including AC/DC drives, variable frequency drives, and motion control systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish standardized controls, hardware, and programming practices
• Provide technical support for system upgrades, installations, and commissioning activities
• Partner with external vendors and contractors to specify and implement controls solutions
• Mentor and train technicians, engineers, and maintenance personnel
• Identify and implement new technologies to improve performance and reliability
• Build relationships with plant stakeholders to identify and support capital and improvement projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls, or manufacturing environments
• Experience with PLC programming (Siemens Step 7, S7, or similar platforms)
• Knowledge of industrial drive systems and motion control (e.g., Siemens S120 or similar)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and production systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of SCADA systems (AVEVA System Platform)
• Experience with HMI development and object-oriented programming concepts is a plus
• SQL Queries

Additional Information

• Up to 15% travel to support multiple facilities
• Participation in on-call or rotating support schedules may be required *Known risks include temporary samples.
• Ongoing training opportunities including automation, controls, and safety programs
• Combination of office and industrial plant settings
• Work may involve exposure to machinery, elevated areas, and industrial conditions
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and work in physically active environments
• Adherence to all safety protocols and use of required PPE