Senior Controls Engineer: PLC & HMI, Onsite Tempe

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

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.