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Thompsonknows

Controls Programmer

Thompsonknows, Sioux City, Iowa, United States, 51110

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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 Rockwell

Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000, and RSLogix 500

Design & configure HMIs using Rockwell

FactoryTalk View ME/SE

and

Studio 5000 View Designer

Translate

control narratives, P&IDs, and electrical diagrams

into well‑structured PLC code;

compile, test, and document

thoroughly

Build HMI screens that enable safe, efficient operation and add

data acquisition/reporting

features per spec

Provide

plant checkout, commissioning, and start‑up

services on customer sites; troubleshoot and support existing client applications

Configure/troubleshoot

Ethernet hardware

(Gateways like

ProSoft/EWON , managed switches),

VFDs , and process instrumentation

Integrate/network

PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and third‑party devices

across control networks ( EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Modbus TCP )

What You’ll Bring

Experience with

Rockwell Automation

tools:

Studio 5000, RSLogix 500/5000, FactoryTalk View ME/SE, Studio 5000 View Designer ; proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education: Associate’s in

Industrial Controls, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science , or related field;

0–4 years

experience (or equivalent mix)

Ability to configure & troubleshoot

electrical control circuits

(analog/digital wiring, relay logic)

Knowledge of

VFD programming/configuration , control wiring, and Ethernet control

Ability to read

engineering specs, electrical schematics, control narratives, and P&ID drawings

Strong troubleshooting across controls/devices; knowledge of

manufacturing & 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 Demonstrates

Level 2 proficiency or above

in our technical progression framework, is comfortable with

analog loops

and a

process meter , can create

FTView SE

projects, complete

small water/wastewater

projects, pass data between processors via

message instructions , provide

remote service , and shows a solid understanding of

Ethernet 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 - layout

FTView SE Network Distributed

systems; create/test new

AOIs

for code library

Thompson Solutions Group is an EEO Employer

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