Entry-Level PLC/HMI Controls Engineer
About The Position
Ready to build real-world control systems? Do you enjoy turning requirements into working code? Curious how PLCs, HMIs, and high-voltage gear come together to run industrial equipment? As an Entry-Level PLC/HMI Controls Engineer, you’ll learn from senior mentors while helping architect, program, and validate systems that power modern manufacturing. What you’ll do Translate project requirements into control designs and documentation. Assist senior engineers in defining control architectures and specifications. Program and configure PLCs and HMIs using ladder logic and/or structured text. Execute testing, debug issues, and verify control functionality against specs. Work alongside mechanical/electrical engineers and project managers to integrate systems. Record design details, test outcomes, and project updates with precision. What you already know (or are eager to learn) Core concepts of control theory and industrial automation. One or more PLC languages (ladder logic, structured text). How to read and create electrical schematics in EPLAN or AutoCAD—strong proficiency expected. Systematic troubleshooting and problem solving. Electrical/electronic systems, high-voltage safety, and practical installation practices. Where and how you’ll work This is an onsite role at our facility; remote work is not available. Expect minimal travel to customer jobsites when needed for installation, commissioning, or support. Technologies and tasks you’ll touch PLC programming and troubleshooting HMI configuration Electrical schematics and CAD workflows 120/208/240/480 VAC and high-voltage systems Industrial robot programming exposure CNC machine installation assistance Troubleshooting industrial automation equipment Electrical installation and verification Tools CAD Software (AutoCAD)
Requirements
- Core concepts of control theory and industrial automation.
- One or more PLC languages (ladder logic, structured text).
- How to read and create electrical schematics in EPLAN or AutoCAD—strong proficiency expected.
- Systematic troubleshooting and problem solving.
- Electrical/electronic systems, high-voltage safety, and practical installation practices.
Responsibilities
- Translate project requirements into control designs and documentation.
- Assist senior engineers in defining control architectures and specifications.
- Program and configure PLCs and HMIs using ladder logic and/or structured text.
- Execute testing, debug issues, and verify control functionality against specs.
- Work alongside mechanical/electrical engineers and project managers to integrate systems.
- Record design details, test outcomes, and project updates with precision.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
