Job Description

NSI Engineering, a leading System Integrator, is actively seeking an Industrial Controls Engineer with hands-on experience in SCADA solutionsand PLC/HMI systems – mainly Rockwell Allen-Bradley. Experience with Schneider systems is a bonus. MUST have PLC/HMI experience.

This is a role specifically for Controls Engineers. Applicants must be comfortable with a hybrid work setup (remote work from their home office when not on-site).

This is NOT a software engineering position– we are seeking candidates with direct experience in controls, automation, and industrial systems.

Why NSI Engineering?

•Salary Range: $85,000 - $125,000 annually

•Growth Opportunities: Regular reviews for salary increase and bonuses

•Great Benefits:

•401(k) with up to 4% employer match

•Health insurance (50% of employee premium covered)

•Paid time off

•Flexible Work Setup: Hybrid remote work from home + on-site as required

• Travel: 15% - 25% short trip travel (usually 4 days or less per trip) to other project sites (MN, WI, MI, ME, IA, TX, NC, CAN).

About the Role

As a Controls Engineer, you will work directly with SCADA solutions, PLC systems, HMI coordination, and a variety of industrial automation projects (such as airport baggage handling systems and manufacturing processes). The role requires hands-on engineering expertise in PLC upgrades, networking, and control system troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

•Perform PLC hardware/software upgrades (Rockwell Allen-Bradley focus)

•Lead HMI coordination and integration with OEM systems

• Develop and implement SCADA solutions

•Collaborate on mechanical and electrical coordination with various teams

•Troubleshoot and resolve issues in industrial control systems

•Manage networking and controls data across projects

•Act as an NSI representative, communicating with clients, and maintaining professional relationships

Skills & Experience You’ll Bring

•2-3 years of recent experience working with PLC/HMI systems

(Rockwell Allen-Bradley required, Schneider is a plus)

•Expertise in PLC software (Logix5000/Studio5000, ProWorx, Unity)

•Familiarity with HMI packages (AVEVA/Wonderware, Ignition, FactoryTalk, etc.)

•Experience with networking, server setup, and virtualization (Windows Server, VMWare)

•Strong working knowledge of Excel for reporting and analysis

Requirements

•Location (remote): Within an easy commute to DFW airport.

•Authorized to work in the US and able to pass a background check (for airport badging)

•Reliable transportation and willingness to travel (15% - 25%)

•Comfortable with air travel and occasional irregular hours (rare but some nights, no regular weekends)

Proficiency in:

•PLC Troubleshooting Skills

•Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

•OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)

•Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment

•Process Engineering

•National Electrical Code (NEC)

•PLC Programming Experience

•SCADA Experience

•Programming Machine Vision Systems

• Panel wiring

•Excellent Communication Skills

•Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

•Microsoft Excel

Machines & technologies you may use:

•HMI

•Industrial Controls: PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric)

•SCADA

•RFID Systems

•Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

•CAD Software

•Conveyor Systems

•Servo Motors

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• Production Optimization
• PLC Programming Experience
• SCADA Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Modicon)
• Vision System
• HMI