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Controls Engineer PLC

Ashton North LLC
Naperville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026

SCADA / PLC Controls Engineer

We are seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer with strong PLC programming experience to support and enhance a real-time monitoring and control environment.

This role focuses on designing, programming, commissioning, and supporting PLC systems that connect to a centralized SCADA platform. You will work on systems that monitor and control critical infrastructure in real time.

Responsibilities

  • Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLC systems in both development and field environments
  • Commission and support PLCs at remote sites
  • Support and expand SCADA system capabilities
  • Investigate and resolve complex technical issues with PLCs and related systems
  • Assist with system design, development, and ongoing support
  • Contribute to standardized communication between field devices and central systems
  • Support system performance, reliability, and capacity planning

Requirements

Required Skills:

  • Strong experience with PLC programming, commissioning, and support
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex controls issues
  • Willingness to travel to field locations approximately 20 percent

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience with SCADA systems
  • Experience with HMI systems
  • Familiarity with PLC platforms such as Emerson, Rockwell Allen Bradley, Siemens, or similar
  • Understanding of industrial communication protocols and networking
  • Experience supporting field devices and control systems

Tools and Technology

  • SCADA systems
  • PLC platforms
  • HMI interfaces
  • Industrial communication protocols

Salary : $105,000 - $130,000

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