What are the responsibilities and job description for the [Remote] Controls Engineer (PLC/SOO) position at Lensa?
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Job Description
In this role, you will focus on PLC programming, FactoryTalk systems, and sequence‑of‑operations‑driven logic for controls packages supporting new data center designs. Day to day, you will develop and maintain PLC code, write and update sequences of operation and I/O lists, and build or maintain FactoryTalk View SE HMI graphics, with some exposure to Ignition graphics. You will configure alarms, historian points, and system configuration files, and support software functional acceptance testing (sFAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT) documentation. This role emphasizes core controls logic and programming depth rather than daily onsite support and also contributes to reusable programming tools, code templates, and centralized controls repositories.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Skills And Requirements
Job Description
In this role, you will focus on PLC programming, FactoryTalk systems, and sequence‑of‑operations‑driven logic for controls packages supporting new data center designs. Day to day, you will develop and maintain PLC code, write and update sequences of operation and I/O lists, and build or maintain FactoryTalk View SE HMI graphics, with some exposure to Ignition graphics. You will configure alarms, historian points, and system configuration files, and support software functional acceptance testing (sFAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT) documentation. This role emphasizes core controls logic and programming depth rather than daily onsite support and also contributes to reusable programming tools, code templates, and centralized controls repositories.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Skills And Requirements
- 6 years of experience as a Controls Engineer supporting relevant systems
- Strong PLC programming experience
- Experience writing and maintaining sequences of operation (SOO)
- Hands‑on experience with FactoryTalk View SE (or similar HMI/SCADA platforms)
- Familiarity with Ignition HMI graphics
- Experience configuring alarms, historian, and system configuration files
- Experience supporting sFAT and SAT documentation
- Experience developing reusable PLC code or programming templates
- Experience supporting standardized or product‑based controls environments
- Data center or large‑scale infrastructure controls experience