Description
Build your future with a proven automation engineering environment in Oklahoma City, where custom machinery and a hands-on culture help you turn controls ideas into real-world results. This Controls Engineer/PLC Programmer opportunity is your chance to own machine controls end-to-end, from initial design and coding through customer commissioning and long-term support.
Qualifications and responsibilities for this Controls Engineer/PLC Programmer position include:
- 5+ years of controls engineering, PLC programming, and machine commissioning experience; candidates with 2-3 years may be considered if closely aligned.
- Demonstrated ability to write PLC programs from scratch (not just modify or troubleshoot existing code).
- Strong Allen-Bradley PLC experience, particularly ControlLogix and CompactLogix, with ladder logic programming.
- Experience developing industrial HMI applications (FactoryTalk View, PanelView, and/or comparable platforms).
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control drawings, using them to develop complete controls programs.
- Experience integrating VFDs, motors, sensors, and other industrial control devices, with strong troubleshooting across controls, networking, and hardware.
- Lead commissioning and startup at customer facilities, including travel approximately 25–35%.
- Own documentation, software backups, configuration files, revision records, and controls-related operating and support materials.
Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 per year, depending on experience.
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) match up to 3%; approximately 13 days of PTO initially (additional PTO may be negotiable for a senior candidate); company credit card for business travel; salaried overtime compensation program as outlined above.
DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career!
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