Controls Engineer

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🌾 Nebraska – Remote

🌾 Nebraska – Remote

⏰ Full Time

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🟠 Senior

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Valmont Industries, Inc.

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1946

🏗️ Construction

📦 Logistics

🏭 Manufacturing

Construction • Logistics • Manufacturing

Valmont Industries, Inc. is a leading company dedicated to improving infrastructure and agricultural productivity while promoting sustainability. With a focus on safe, efficient roads and technological advancements in agriculture, Valmont strives to enhance connectivity and optimize renewable energy for a cleaner, more sustainable world. Founded in 1946, Valmont is committed to conserving resources and improving life through innovative, engineered solutions. The company works on strengthening power grids to combat climate change and connects communities by closing the digital divide, as well as provides precision irrigation and remote crop health monitoring to help feed the global population.

📋 Description

• Design, program, and support PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for manufacturing equipment • Participate in capital projects including laser cutting, robotic welding, material handling, and automated fabrication systems • Develop control logic, IO configurations, HMI screens, and supporting documentation • Support system testing, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and start-up activities at manufacturing sites • Assist with electrical schematics, IO lists, and controls documentation using AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent tools • Apply industrial safety standards and best practices, including machine safeguarding, safety PLCs, interlocks, and risk assessments • Support compliance with NFPA 79, OSHA, ISO, and IEC standards under guidance of senior engineers • Assist with validation activities including FAT/SAT and IQ/OQ/PQ • Program and troubleshoot motion control systems, servos, and industrial networks • Support robotic systems including basic programming, troubleshooting, and integration • Assist with vision systems for part presence, inspection, or guidance applications • Participate in Industry 4.0/IIoT initiatives such as machine connectivity and data collection • Troubleshoot automation and controls issues to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability • Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions • Partner with manufacturing and maintenance teams to improve safety, quality, and productivity • Contribute to continuous improvement and standardization across manufacturing sites • Work cross-functionally with mechanical, process, and manufacturing engineers • Interface with equipment suppliers and system integrators during design, build, and commissioning • Identify and lead initiatives to improve manufacturing processes, reduce waste, and increase productivity • Partner with manufacturing plants on site technology roadmaps and productivity improvements • Align manufacturing process technology vision and roadmap with Global Operations strategy • Lead standardization of equipment, vendors, and technologies across the organization • Develop strategic technology and automation initiatives across the company’s footprint • Meet or exceed established project performance goals • Stay informed about emerging technologies through trade shows, collaborations, periodicals, and research • Participate in knowledge sharing and mentoring activities

🎯 Requirements

• B.S or A.S, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related Technology Field • 3-5 years of controls engineering with demonstrated success in industrial automation projects • Hands-on experience with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent) • Experience supporting HMI/SCADA systems • Understanding of industrial networks, motion control, robotics, and vision systems • Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent for electrical design • Basic knowledge of safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061, ANSI/RIA) and machine safeguarding practices • Exposure to Industry 4.0/IIoT platforms (data collection, analytics, predictive maintenance) • Familiarity with structured programming (Python, C#, SQL) for integration with IT/OT systems & data solutions • Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills • Ability to work independently on high-visibility, high-capital projects with global impact • Experience in steel fabrication, welding, forming, cutting, and assembly • Background in heavy manufacturing, metals processing, or large capital equipment • Ability to travel up to 25% (50% at times), including overnight stays and primarily domestic travel with some international travel

🏖️ Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision) • 401k retirement plan with company match • Paid time off • Employer paid life insurance • Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave • Work Life Support • Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year • Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more • Remote option available for candidates who are not local

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