Sr Controls Development Engineer

Deterrence; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Deterrence Defense is seeking an Industrial Controls Development & Commissioning Engineer to lead design, programming, integration, and deployment of advanced control and safety systems across the equipment lifecycle.

You will focus on Siemens PLC platforms, Ignition SCADA, safety architectures, and Fanuc robotics in high-output environments. The role involves mentoring teammates and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure robust, safe operations.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Siemens TIA Portal and Ignition SCADA.
• Knowledge of ISO 13849, IEC 61508, and ISO 10218 safety standards.
• Experience integrating multi-vendor control systems or retrofitting brownfield equipment.
• Experience with safety-rated motion and machine safeguarding.
• Experience with Fanuc robots and automation integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Siemens PLC control systems.
• Architect SCADA systems using Ignition Perspective.
• Design industrial control panels for 480VAC/24VDC systems.
• Configure vision systems, robotics, sensors, actuators, and communication devices.
• Implement safety PLCs, fail-safe I/O, servos, VFDs, and ProfiSafe devices.
• Develop safety architectures per ISO 13849, IEC 61508, ISO 10218.
• Program PLCs using ST(SCL), LAD, FBD, and SFC.
• Develop UDTs, HMI faceplates, and distributed Ignition architectures.
• Integrate Profinet, OPC-UA, Modbus TCP, and network infrastructure.
• Design and validate Fanuc robotic cell integrations.
• Provide mentorship and collaborate with engineering teams.

Skills

Siemens TIA Portal

Ignition SCADA

Fanuc robots

Robotics integration

Safety systems design

Tools

GitHub

Siemens Project Server

Job description

The Industrial Controls Development & Commissioning Engineer leads the design, programming, integration, and deployment of advanced control and safety systems across the equipment lifecycle. This role emphasizes Siemens PLC platforms, functional safety, robotics integration, and SCADA systems for high‑output environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement Siemens PLC control systems.
• Architect SCADA systems using Ignition Perspective.
• Design industrial control panels for 480VAC/24VDC systems.
• Configure vision systems, robotics, sensors, actuators, and communication devices.
• Implement safety PLCs, fail‑safe I/O, servos, VFDs, and ProfiSafe devices.
• Develop safety architectures in alignment with ISO 13849, IEC 61508, and ISO 10218.
• Program PLCs using ST(SCL), LAD, FBD, and SFC.
• Develop UDTs, HMI faceplates, and distributed Ignition architectures.
• Integrate Profinet, OPC-UA, Modbus TCP, and network infrastructure.
• Design and validate Fanuc robotic cell integrations.
• Provide mentorship and collaborate with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• High proficiency with Siemens TIA Portal and Ignition SCADA.
• Knowledge of ISO 13849, IEC 61508, and ISO 10218 safety standards.
• Experience with revision control tools including GitHub and Siemens Project Server.
• Ability to integrate multi‑vendor control systems or retrofit brownfield equipment.
• Experience with safety‑rated motion and machine safeguarding.
• Experience with Fanuc robots and automation integration.

Preferred Skills

• Fanuc robot programming certification.
• Ignition Core Certification or higher.
• Experience with ROBOGUIDE simulations.
• Understanding of robotic safety standards per ISO 10218.

Deterrence Defense is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

As a federal contractor, we actively recruit qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].