Senior Controls Engineer — PLC/SCADA Automation & Growth

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

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.