Senior Controls Engineer

Jobot; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation package

Yearly profit sharing

Yearly bonus

FREE benefits

4+ weeks of vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Great environment

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer in Des Moines, IA to lead control systems development, installation, and commissioning across manufacturing facilities. The role requires PLC/HMI/SCADA expertise, Allen-Bradley PLCs, and AVEVA/ArchestrA experience, with travel up to 25%.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s in Electrical/Controls Engineering and strong .NET/SQL skills. Excellent compensation, full benefits, and relocation support are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
• Proficient in PLC programming, HMI, SCADA, and electrical controls.
• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI development, AVEVA/ArchestrA.
• Experience with .NET programming, SQL databases, and Ethernet/IP communication.
• Open to 25% travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop, install, and commission control systems to optimize manufacturing processes and increase productivity.
• Programming and integrating PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems for automated equipment.
• Provide Controls and Automation Systems technical support to other company locations.
• Design and selection of plant control system architecture (control panels, hardware, communication protocols, etc.).
• Providing technical expertise and guidance to junior engineers and other team members.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Allen-Bradley PLCs

AVEVA/ArchestrA

.NET programming

SQL databases

Ethernet/IP

Willing to travel 25%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering

Tools

Wonderware/AVEVA

HMI development tools

Job description

Sr. Controls Engineer - Up to $160k/yr - Free Benefits - Relocation Provided

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Drew Fetter

Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to work on controls and automation projects within the facility. This position will install new systems and upgrade existing systems throughout the companies manufacturing facilities.

Why join us?

• Excellent compensation package
• Yearly profit sharing
• Yearly bonus
• FREE benefits
• 4+ weeks of vacation
• Tuition reimbursement
• Great environment

Job Details

Responsibilities

• 1. Develop, install, and commission control systems to optimize manufacturing processes and increase productivity.
• 2. Programming and integrating PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems for automated equipment.
• 3. Provide Controls and Automation Systems technical support to other company locations.
• 4. Design and selection of plant control system architecture (control panels, hardware, communication protocols, etc.).
• 5. Providing technical expertise and guidance to junior engineers and other team members.

Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
• 2. Proficient in PLC programming, HMI, SCADA, and electrical controls.
• 3. Hands-on experience with Allen Bradley PLC's, HMI development, AVEVA/ArchestrA (Wonderware).
• 4. Experience with .NET programming, SQL Databases, and Ethernet/IP Communication.
• 5. Open to 25% travel.

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