Senior Controls Engineer: Lead Industrial Automation & Commissioning

CyberCoders; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Health/dental/vision

Short/Long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CyberCoders in Champaign, IL is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design, develop, and commission industrial control systems for manufacturing and process environments.

You will lead PLC/HMI/SCADA projects, architect architectures, program Rockwell and Siemens PLCs, develop I/O lists, wiring diagrams, FAT/SAT, and mentor junior engineers.

Travel to project sites may be required; strong cyber-security practices and documentation are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Mechatronics, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in controls engineering within industrial manufacturing or process industries
• Proficiency programming Rockwell (RSLogix/Studio 5000) and Siemens (TIA Portal) PLCs
• Strong experience developing HMIs and SCADA systems (Ignition, Wonderware/AVEVA)
• Solid understanding of industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, OPC UA, Modbus) and cybersecurity fundamentals
• Experience with VFDs, motor control, instrumentation, PID tuning, and basic motion control
• Ability to create clear technical documentation (functional specs, control narratives, I/O lists, test plans)
• Hands-on FAT/SAT, commissioning, field troubleshooting; willing to travel
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, leadership, and project coordination
• Preferred certifications: Rockwell/Siemens CAP or related credentials

Responsibilities

• Lead design, programming, testing, and commissioning of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for new and retrofit projects
• Develop control system architectures, I/O lists, network topologies, and panel wiring diagrams with electrical/mechanical teams
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs (Rockwell, Siemens); create HMI screens; configure SCADA platforms (Ignition, Wonderware/AVEVA)
• Implement industrial networking and cybersecurity practices for control systems
• Prepare control system documentation (functional specs, control narratives, I/O lists, test plans, as-built drawings)
• Lead FAT, SAT, and oversee on-site commissioning and start-up activities
• Perform root-cause analysis; troubleshoot production downtime and intermittent faults
• Coordinate with suppliers/integrators; ensure component compatibility and system integration
• Mentor and train junior engineers/technicians; review code and deliverables
• Contribute to project planning, cost estimating, schedules, and continuous improvement

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA development

Industrial networking

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

Ignition

Wonderware/AVEVA

Job description

CyberCoders in Champaign, IL is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design, develop, and commission industrial control systems for manufacturing and process environments.

You will lead PLC/HMI/SCADA projects, architect architectures, program Rockwell and Siemens PLCs, develop I/O lists, wiring diagrams, FAT/SAT, and mentor junior engineers.

Travel to project sites may be required; strong cyber-security practices and documentation are expected.