Controls & Automation Engineer (PLC/SCADA)
About The Position
As a Controls & Automation Engineer (PLC / SCADA), you will design, implement, commission, and maintain industrial control systems supporting advanced prototypes, test stands, and facility systems. This role is focused on PLC programming, SCADA development, and hands-on commissioning, with scope and responsibility determined by experience level. You will work closely with electrical, mechanical, and process engineers to bring systems online, support ongoing experimentation, and add features and improvements as systems evolve. This is an execution-oriented role for engineers who enjoy working close to hardware, debugging live systems, and iterating quickly in R&D and industrial environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
- Experience with PLC-based control systems.
- Experience with SCADA systems.
- Ability to work in a hands-on environment and participate directly in system commissioning and debugging.
- Ability to perform trade studies, reason from first principles, and make sound engineering decisions with incomplete information.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
Nice To Haves
- Experience programming PLCs using IEC 61131-3 industrial control languages (e.g., Structured Text, Function Block Diagram, Instruction List, Sequential Function Chart).
- Experience developing SCADA applications for industrial or process systems.
- Experience commissioning industrial automation systems, including I/O checkout and loop validation.
- Familiarity with industrial communications and networking protocols such as EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, CAN bus, Modbus (TCP/RTU), etc.
- Experience integrating PLCs with:
- Instrumentation and sensors
- VFDs, drives, and motion systems
- Industrial networks and managed switches
- Experience in industrial automation, chemical plants, process industries, or similar environments.
- Experience supporting safety and critical systems, including:
- Interlocks and permissives
- Safety PLCs
- E-stop systems
- SIL-rated safety systems and function safety practices (ex. IEC 61511/IEC 61508)
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and maintain PLC control logic for industrial automation systems.
- Design and implement SCADA applications for monitoring, control, and diagnostics.
- Commission and support control systems for: R&D prototypes
- Test stands and experimental systems
- Pilot and facility-scale automation systems
- Participate directly in controls commissioning and bring-up, including: I/O checkout
- Loop checks
- Interlock validation
- Debugging hardware and software issues in the field
- Support ongoing operation, maintenance, and feature development for existing test stands and automation systems.
- Collaborate with electrical engineers on control panels, I/O architecture, and instrumentation integration.
- Work closely with mechanical and process engineers during commissioning and system integration.
- Develop and maintain clear documentation for control logic and SCADA configurations.
- Support testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement across R&D and facility deployments.
Benefits
- In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
