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Join a Team That Solves Real-World Automation Challenges At Altavista Instruments & Controls (AIC), we help water and wastewater utilities, manufacturers, industrial facilities, and critical infrastructure customers improve reliability, efficiency, and performance through automation, controls, SCADA, and industrial technology solutions. We're looking for a Controls Engineer who enjoys solving problems, learning new technologies, and working directly with customers to deliver practical solutions. This is an opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects involving PLCs, SCADA systems, industrial networking, data integration, and modern automation platforms. If you're passionate about industrial automation and enjoy seeing projects through from concept to startup, we'd love to talk with you. What You'll Do As a Controls Engineer, you'll work closely with customers and internal project teams to design, implement, and support automation solutions across a variety of industries.

Responsibilities include:

Develop and support control system and SCADA solutions using Ignition, PLCs, and related industrial technologies Design and configure HMI screens, dashboards, alarms, historian systems, and operational reporting tools Integrate PLCs, field devices, instrumentation, and business systems using industry-standard communication methods Support SCADA migrations, upgrades, and modernization projects Develop and maintain SQL database integrations and industrial data collection systems Participate in system startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer support activities Collaborate with customers to understand operational needs and develop effective solutions Prepare project documentation and support long-term system maintenance Contribute to engineering standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives What We're Looking For We know great candidates don't always meet every requirement. If your experience aligns with most of the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply. Required Experience with industrial automation, controls engineering, SCADA, or related systems Experience with PLCs, HMI, or SCADA platforms Working knowledge of Python, SQL, or other scripting/programming tools Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to customer sites as needed Preferred Ignition development experience (Perspective and/or Vision) Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and Studio 5000 Knowledge of

MQTT, OPC

UA, Sparkplug B, or Unified Namespace (UNS) architectures SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL experience Experience with industrial networking and cybersecurity concepts Experience integrating MES, ERP, reporting, or business systems Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, or modern deployment experience Ignition certifications or other automation-related certifications Why Join AIC? At AIC, you'll work on meaningful projects that help customers operate essential facilities and infrastructure safely and efficiently. We operate using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), which means clear expectations, accountability, and opportunities to take ownership of your work and contribute to the company's growth. We invest in our employees through: Professional development and continuing education Industry certifications and technical training Career advancement opportunities Exposure to a wide variety of technologies and industries A collaborative, team-oriented work environment Competitive compensation and benefits

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person