Associate Controls Engineer - Omaha
Designs, programs, and commissions PLC/DCS control systems for industrial facilities, performs field work like commissioning and troubleshooting, and coordinates with multi-discipline teams.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Omaha, NE, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent combination of education, military service, training, and experience may also be considered.
- Associate: 3–6 years of controls engineering experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
- Experience with PLC and/or DCS-based control system design, programming, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with HMI or SCADA programming and configuration.
- Experience performing field work including commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting in active industrial facilities.
- Experience working with multi-discipline project teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to interact effectively with clients, project teams, and field personnel.
- Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and deliver results within cost and schedule constraints.
Nice to have
- Experience in food and beverage, life sciences, pharmaceutical, parcel, or other industrial manufacturing environments.
- Experience with Rockwell / Allen-Bradley platforms including ControlLogix and CompactLogix.
- CAP, CCST, PE, or similar relevant credential, or commitment to pursuing one.
- Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, UL, and ISA codes and standards.
- Experience supporting or leading controls input to proposals and cost estimates.
- Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Automation Professional (CAP), or similar relevant credential.
- Established industry relationships and a demonstrated ability to build client trust, support repeat business, and contribute to growth are strongly preferred.
Full description
Join EAD to help solve complex controls and automation challenges in industrial facilities.
EAD supports projects across industrial manufacturing facilities, including food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and parcel handling environments. This role offers the opportunity to lead a controls engineering team across projects of varying size and complexity in a fast-paced, multi-discipline, and practical engineering setting.
The Controls Engineer delivers accurate, practical, and high-quality controls engineering for industrial and manufacturing facilities. This role is responsible for control system design, programming, field support, troubleshooting, and cross-discipline coordination. EAD expects strong performance at every level: Associate Controls Engineer is expected to perform well in front of clients, work effectively in demanding on-site environments, and take ownership of their work.
This role requires sound judgment in active industrial facilities where field conditions, client operations, and project timelines demand a composed, adaptable, and resourceful engineer.
What Success Looks Like
In this role, success means:
- Delivering controls engineering work that is accurate, on time, on budget, and meets client and project requirements.
- Producing functional, buildable, and well-documented control system solutions.
- Coordinating effectively with project teams, other disciplines, and clients.
- Performing confidently and professionally in field environments, including commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting.
- Continuously building technical skills and discipline versatility.
- Owning your role in the success of the project by asking questions, closing loops, and learning fast.
Level Expectations
Associate Controls Engineer (3-6 years of experience)
- Delivers quality controls engineering work with growing independence under the guidance of a Discipline Lead or senior team member.
- Performs well in front of clients and in demanding on-site situations.
- Supports proposals and estimates by contributing technical input and hours estimates.
- Actively builds skills across control system platforms, field environments, and project types.
- Participates in design reviews and contributes to quality assurance.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, program, and commission PLC and DCS-based control systems for industrial and manufacturing facilities.
- Develop and configure HMI and SCADA applications to meet client and project requirements.