Control engineers with TIA Portal

California City, CA, US • Posted 5 hours ago • Updated 5 hours ago
Contract W2
12 Months
Travel Required
On-site
$40 - $50/hr
Fitment

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Skills

  • TIA Portal

Summary

Controls Engineer – TIA Portal

Expenses paid(airtravel) + Per diem - (hotel, rental ,car ,food)

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Controls Engineer with hands-on experience in Siemens TIA Portal to design, develop, program, commission, and troubleshoot industrial automation and control systems. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of Siemens PLCs, HMI development, industrial communication protocols, electrical control systems, and machine automation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs using Siemens TIA Portal.
  • Program and configure Siemens PLCs, including S7-1200 and S7-1500 series.
  • Develop and configure HMI applications using WinCC within TIA Portal.
  • Design, implement, and troubleshoot industrial automation and control systems.
  • Configure and commission Siemens VFDs, servo drives, and motor control systems.
  • Integrate PLCs with sensors, actuators, safety devices, and other field instruments.
  • Configure industrial communication protocols such as PROFINET, PROFIBUS, and Modbus.
  • Perform PLC and HMI testing, system integration, commissioning, and site acceptance testing.
  • Diagnose electrical and automation-related faults and implement corrective actions.
  • Prepare electrical control documentation, I/O lists, functional descriptions, and technical reports.
  • Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, production, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth project execution.
  • Provide technical support during machine installation, startup, and production ramp-up.
  • Follow applicable industrial safety standards and company engineering procedures.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
  • 3–6 years of experience in industrial automation and controls engineering.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Siemens TIA Portal.
  • Good programming knowledge of Ladder Logic (LAD), Function Block Diagram (FBD), and Structured Control Language (SCL).
  • Practical experience with Siemens S7-1200/S7-1500 PLCs.
  • Experience developing HMI applications using WinCC Comfort, Advanced, or Unified.
  • Knowledge of electrical schematics, control panels, wiring diagrams, and I/O interfacing.
  • Experience with PLC troubleshooting, commissioning, and machine automation.
  • Understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical specifications.
  • Good analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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  • Dice Id: 10120317
  • Position Id: 9112373
  • Posted 5 hours ago
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