Senior Controls Engineer

Quantum Engineering, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Engineering, Inc. is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to design, develop, modify, and maintain PLC and HMI applications for municipal and industrial clients in Tempe, AZ. You will oversee projects from concept to commissioning, collaborating with engineers and directly supporting clients in the field.

The role emphasizes problem-solving with modern automation technologies and field deployment, requiring strong documentation and site startup capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level technical degrees or equivalent in engineering or CS.
• Experience in controls engineering and automation environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical drawings and control documentation.
• Experience with startup and commissioning of industrial control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify, and maintain PLC and HMI applications.
• Create technical reports, testing plans, commissioning procedures, and project documentation.
• Perform on-site startup, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with clients to understand project goals and develop control solutions.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and control documentation.
• Troubleshoot programming and control system issues during service calls.
• Manage multiple projects with attention to quality and detail.
• Work with engineers, integrators, contractors, and clients to deliver projects.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Client communication

Team collaboration

Startup/commissioning

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's in CS

Bachelor's in Electrical Eng

Bachelor's in Automation Eng

Tools

Inductive Automation Ignition

AVEVA System Platform

Rockwell Studio 5000/Logix Designer

Schneider Unity Pro

Job description

At Quantum, we're passionate about solving complex automation challenges that keep critical infrastructure running. We're looking for an experienced Controls Engineer to join our growing team in Tempe, Arizona.
In this role, you'll design, develop, modify, and maintain PLC and HMI applications for municipal, industrial, and critical infrastructure clients. You'll work on projects from concept through commissioning, collaborating with fellow engineers and directly supporting our clients. If you enjoy technical problem-solving, modern automation technologies, and seeing your work come to life in the field, you'll fit right in.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, modify, and maintain PLC and HMI applications.
• Create technical reports, testing plans, commissioning procedures, and project documentation.
• Perform on-site startup, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with clients to understand project goals and develop practical control system solutions.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot programming and control system issues during service calls.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Work closely with engineers, integrators, contractors, and clients to deliver successful projects.

Requirements

We're looking for a motivated engineer who enjoys learning, solving problems, and working as part of a collaborative team.

Education

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Bachelor's Degree in Automation Engineering

Also Considered

• Equivalent education and relevant industry experience

Experience

• 7–10 years of controls engineering experience preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience

Technical Experience

• Inductive Automation Ignition (Certification preferred)
• AVEVA System Platform
• Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 / Logix Designer
• Schneider Electric Control Expert (Unity Pro)

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong PLC and HMI programming experience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience with startup and commissioning of industrial control systems
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and project teams
• Strong written communication and technical documentation skills
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and control documentation
• Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Understanding of industrial networking and routing is a plus

Additional Information

Full-time, in-person position located in Tempe, Arizona