Automation Controls Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer / PLC Programmer to join a long‑term contract supporting a large‑scale production facility. The role involves maintaining and improving plant control systems, troubleshooting automation issues, and driving continuous improvement within a fast‑paced industrial environment. You will work with both legacy and modern automation systems, providing a diverse and challenging work experience.

Responsibilities

• Modify, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC programs supporting manufacturing operations.
• Diagnose and resolve controls‑related production issues.
• Support manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering personnel with automation tasks.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot HMI applications.
• Support SCADA systems and industrial communications networks.
• Perform root cause analysis of automation and process control failures.
• Execute startup, testing, commissioning, and validation activities related to control system modifications.
• Support both day‑to‑day operational needs and larger capital improvement projects.
• Maintain controls documentation, backups, and version control practices.
• Provide support for legacy automation systems as well as newer technologies.

Essential Skills

• Strong industrial automation experience within manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience maintaining and supporting legacy control systems.
• Ability to diagnose issues with hardware, field I/O, instrumentation, sensors, and VFDs.
• Experience working with HMI and SCADA platforms.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Allen‑Bradley / Rockwell Automation platforms, including ControlLogix and CompactLogix.
• Familiarity with industrial Ethernet networks and FactoryTalk products.
• Hands‑on approach to automation reliability and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of ISA, IEC, and NFPA standards.
• Experience with systems integration best practices.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable interacting directly with production and maintenance personnel.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $50.00 – $70.00 per hour. Compensation within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions
• Life Insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time off/leave (PTO, vacation, or sick leave)

Location

This is a fully onsite contract position based in Irving, TX.