Senior Control Systems Engineer: PLC/SCADA Expert

A & Associates; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A & Associates in the United States is seeking a skilled Control Systems Engineer with 5–6 years in industrial automation. You will design, develop, test, commission, and maintain PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI systems for diverse projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe and efficient automation solutions.

The role requires strong knowledge of control systems, communication protocols, and instrumentation, with responsibilities spanning FAT, SAT, commissioning, and

Qualifications

• Design, develop, test, and commission control system solutions for industrial projects.
• Prepare functional design specifications (FDS), control narratives, I/O lists, and architecture documents.
• Develop PLC logic, HMI graphics, SCADA applications, and alarm management strategies.
• Configure industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, Ethernet).
• Integrate field instruments, drives, and third-party systems with automation platforms.
• Perform FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting.
• Diagnose and resolve automation, instrumentation, and control system issues.
• Collaborate with process, instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, quality procedures, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control system solutions using PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI platforms.
• Prepare functional design specifications, control narratives, I/O lists, and system architecture documents.
• Develop PLC logic, HMI graphics, SCADA applications, and alarm management strategies.
• Configure industrial communication protocols and integrate field instruments with automation platforms.
• Perform FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting on projects.
• Provide technical support during project execution and post-commissioning.
• Collaborate with multiple engineering teams to meet safety and quality standards.

Skills

PLC

DCS

SCADA

HMI

Industrial networks

PID control

P&IDs

FAT/SAT

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell (Allen-Bradley)

Schneider Electric

ABB

Emerson

Honeywell

Yokogawa

Job description

A & Associates in the United States is seeking a skilled Control Systems Engineer with 5–6 years in industrial automation. You will design, develop, test, commission, and maintain PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI systems for diverse projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe and efficient automation solutions.

The role requires strong knowledge of control systems, communication protocols, and instrumentation, with responsibilities spanning FAT, SAT, commissioning, and