• Controls Programmer

    Thompson Solutions Group (Sioux City, IA)


    Controls Programmer

    Summary

    Title:Controls Programmer

    ID:2004

    Department:Automation & Robotics

     

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    Description

    About the Role

     

    We’re looking for a controls professional who thrives on building reliable automation from PLC logic to intuitive HMIs and turning project specifications into robust, tested code. You’ll collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to deliver integrated solutions, and then be hands-on during commissioning and start-up to ensure everything runs as intended.

     

    What You’ll Do

     

    + Design & program PLC systems using RockwellStudio 5000, RSLogix 5000, and RSLogix 500

    + Design & configure HMIs using RockwellFactoryTalk View ME/SEandStudio 5000 View Designer

    + Translatecontrol narratives, P&IDs, and electrical diagramsinto well‑structured PLC code;compile, test, and documentthoroughly

    + Build HMI screens that enable safe, efficient operation and adddata acquisition/reportingfeatures per spec

    + Provideplant checkout, commissioning, and start-upservices on customer sites; troubleshoot and support existing client applications

    + Configure/troubleshootEthernet hardware(Gateways likeProSoft/EWON, managed switches),VFDs, and process instrumentation

    + Integrate/networkPLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and third-party devicesacross control networks (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Modbus TCP)

     

    What You’ll Bring

     

    + Experience withRockwell Automationtools:Studio 5000, RSLogix 500/5000, FactoryTalk View ME/SE, Studio 5000 View Designer; proficiency with Microsoft Office

    + Education: Associate’s inIndustrial Controls, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field;0–4 yearsexperience (or equivalent mix)

    + Ability to configure & troubleshootelectrical control circuits(analog/digital wiring, relay logic)

    + Knowledge ofVFD programming/configuration, control wiring, and Ethernet control

    + Ability to readengineering specs, electrical schematics, control narratives, and P&ID drawings

    + Strong troubleshooting across controls/devices; knowledge ofmanufacturing & mechanical systems

    + Clear communication, collaboration, and organization to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

    + Valid driver’s license; willingness to travel between offices and customer sites

     

    Ideal Candidate

     

    DemonstratesLevel 2 proficiency or abovein our technical progression framework, is comfortable withanalog loopsand aprocess meter, can createFTView SEprojects, completesmall water/wastewaterprojects, pass data between processors viamessage instructions, provideremote service, and shows a solid understanding ofEthernet networking.

     

    Growth & Skill Progression (Levels 1–5)

     

    + Level 1:Foundations - lift station logic in RSLogix/Studio 5000; FTView ME projects; motor run/fail & alternation; schematic edits; multimeter use

    + Level 2:Systems & networking - analog signal loops & process meter; FTView SE projects; small water/wastewater projects; messaging between processors; remote service

    + Level 3:Advanced tools -Win911,XL Reporter; PID tuning (pressure, level, flow); radio systems; remote access; full water/wastewater project delivery

    + Level 4:Complex architectures - indirect addressing for multi‑PLC control; protocols (DF1, Modbus RTU/TCP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP); lead programmers; troubleshoot complex Ethernet networks

    + Level 5:Enterprise scale - layoutFTView SE Network Distributedsystems; create/test newAOIsfor code library

     

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