Senior Controls Programming Engineer
The Palmer Group · thepalmergroup.com
AmesSenior10+ yrs
The job in short
Controls programming engineering.
PLCCybersecurityInsuranceCompliance
Details
- Found
- 8 d ago · posted 2026-08-14
- Location as listed
- Ames, Iowa
- Role
- Electrical / Electronics Engineer
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Career stability, project variety, and financial growth are all part of working in this Senior Controls Programming Engineer role for our central Iowa-based client. Highly qualified candidates for this role will have experience programming both Programmable Logic Controllers and Human Machine Interfaces, ideally in Allen-Bradley and Wonderware. Candidates who understand the process industry will transition well into our client's company. This is a great opportunity to work on a wide range of projects in a stable industry. Check it out!
Work Model:
• Remote
• Travel required with 25% – 30% overnights (Company vehicle provided)
What You Will Do:
• Design, program, and commission control systems and automation solutions
• Develop and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications
• Lead projects from concept through startup, validation, and ongoing support
• Create and maintain control narratives, functional specifications, and system documentation
• Integrate control systems with plant equipment and industrial networks
• Support operations through troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with safety, cybersecurity, and industry standards
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams
What You Will Need to Be Successful:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent experience and/or an Associate degree in an automation-related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience will be considered.
• Programming experience in the following:
• PLC programming such as Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500 and 5000, Modicon, Siemens S7, GE PAC systems, or similar
• HMI programming such as Wonderware, FactoryTalk View, VT Scada, Cimplicity, Intellution, Ignition, or similar
• Experience with industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, and OPC UA.
• Excellent problem-solving, project leadership, and communication skills.
Benefits Overview:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• PTO
Interested and qualified candidates can contact Matthew Moore at (515) 225-7000 or email [email protected].
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