Senior Industrial Controls Engineer — PLC/HMI Startup Lead

Interstates; Sioux Center (IA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstates is seeking a Senior Control Systems Developer to join our team in the Midwest. You will take ownership of significant portions of control system projects, partnering with project teams and customers to deliver reliable automation solutions.

The role involves designing, programming, testing, and starting up complex industrial control systems, with opportunities to mentor others and contribute to standards and best practices. Hybrid work options may be available based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or Associate’s degree in Instrumentation and Controls preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Control Systems Developer or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Industrial programming and control system implementation experience, including startup and commissioning.
• Strong programming knowledge with expert-level experience in at least two of the following: PLC, HMI/hardware setup, PC configuration, or database management.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial control systems, hardware, software, and customer networks.
• Ability to work independently on complex technical projects and communicate effectively with customers and project teams.
• Strong technical design, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to provide customer and employee training on control systems

Responsibilities

• Plan and design significant portions of control systems with minimal supervision
• Work with project teams to define control system scope, functionality, reports, documentation, graphics, and startup support needs
• Program, implement, test, document, install, and start up complex industrial control systems
• Provide advanced programming expertise in at least two of the following areas: PLC, HMI/hardware setup, PC configuration, or database management
• Configure, install, and troubleshoot PC/PLC hardware, software, and customer networks
• Start up control systems at customer sites without direct supervision and provide after-hours or pager support as needed
• Provide in-house and customer-site operator training on control systems
• Develop programming standards and verify adherence across projects
• Perform technical design reviews, code reviews, and assist with project estimating
• Support training and technical development of other Interstates employees
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive customer information

Skills

PLC programming

HMI setup

PC configuration

Database management

Customer training

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Associate’s degree in Instrumentation and Controls

Job description

Interstates is seeking a Senior Control Systems Developer to join our team in the Midwest. You will take ownership of significant portions of control system projects, partnering with project teams and customers to deliver reliable automation solutions.

The role involves designing, programming, testing, and starting up complex industrial control systems, with opportunities to mentor others and contribute to standards and best practices. Hybrid work options may be available based on experience.