Lead Control Systems Analyst (Foxtrot) - Interstates, Inc.

Welcome to a career that is built to last.

At Interstates, we look for people who are collaborative, dependable, and built with integrity, because a career with us means you’re joining our family.

We're growing and looking for a Lead Control Systems Analyst to join our Plant Floor Automation Team. In this role, you'll be responsible for planning and designing significant portions of control systems with minimal supervision. This includes programming PLCs and/or HMIs, as well as implementing, testing, and documenting complex, technically oriented, and sensitive automated control systems. You'll work as part of a project team and also take on a mentoring role. 

Who We Are

Thrive in a Values-Driven Environment

Our core values were engineered to build relationships that make a difference in the lives of our teams, clients, and community. What do our values mean to you?
     ● Dependability
     ● Integrity
     ● Trust
     ● Quality
     ● Family

Company Culture that Puts You First

We promote an environment of caring co-workers that treat each other like family. We vow to uphold excellent safety standards and foster supportive teams that put you and your family first. At Interstates, this means:
     ● Being treated and valued as a person
     ● Providing opportunities for education and personalized careers paths leading to professional growth
     ● Having a flexible schedule that allows you to balance your personal life with work
     ● Receiving opportunities for team engagement through social gatherings
     ● Supporting charities and the community with Interstates-sponsored events

What Drives Us

For seventy years, our people-centered approach has empowered us to navigate complex challenges and develop innovative solutions for our clients. Our 'why' gives us direction and motivation. It has guided us to where we are today. We are driven to provide opportunities for our people, make a difference with our clients and communities, and pursue a better way.

While every day is a little unique, click here to check out a day in the life with Interstates.

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What You’ll Be Doing

• Programming, implementation, testing and documentation of a control system which may include programming of one or more parts of the control system. This would include advanced programming of the PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), and / or the HMI (Human Machine Interface), and / or databases, and thus could require an advanced knowledge of programming in several PC languages as listed below.
• Available for after-hours support and possible pager duty.
• Configuration, installation and troubleshooting of PC/PLC hardware and software, and customer networks.
• Oversees the installation and start-up of a control system on a customer’s site, as well as supervises the start-up team while on site.
• Oversees in-house and in-plant customer operator training for the control system.
• Responsible for monitoring quality of programmer’s work and adhering to programming standards. Also is the technical leader on assigned projects.
• Takes the role of technical lead and responsible for the training of other Interstates employees in the department.
• Performs technical design and helps in estimating on assigned projects.

Knowledge and Expertise for this Role

• 4-year degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, 2 year Technical degree and/or equivalent
• 7-10 years’ Experience in the engineering and development of integrated controls systems solutions for batch or process-based manufacturing systems
• Experience in Control System checkout, commissioning and system startup.
• Experience in Control System data collection, reporting and integrated information systems.
• 3-5 years’ leadership experience

Preferred skills or industry knowledge

• Value-add Ag such as: Ethanol, Seed Oil, Petfood
• Food & Bev
• Continuous Process
• Experience with industrial control systems, OT, data integration
• Able to stay up to date on industry standards and promote best practices
• Experience leading clients on digital transformation journeys
• Experience with major automation platforms, such as Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, Siemens
• Technical Sales Experience

Benefits You Can Depend On

In addition to highly competitive pay and quality benefits, Interstates strives to offer opportunities for education and career development, empowering you to have a career that’s built to last. Some of our benefits include:

• Competitive pay
• Bonus incentives
• 401(k)
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Advancement Opportunities
  

Travel/Location:

• Travel will be required for sales purposes, for fact finding, to install control systems, and to provide plant start-up services at Customer sites. The amount of travel will vary according to business requirements. Up to 35% may be expected. 
• The position is open to location. 

Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/AA Employer and provides a drug-free work environment.