PLC Applications Engineer III

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Sacramento, CA, USA
In-Office
135K-155K Annually
Senior level
Professional Services • Industrial • Automation • Manufacturing
The Role
Develops and supports PLC and OIT programs for water and wastewater process-control systems. Responsibilities include control-system analysis, design, programming, debugging, testing, startup troubleshooting, technical documentation, customer training, project support, and mentoring other programmers. The role also contributes to programming standards, process improvements, project reporting, and technical leadership. Travel throughout California is required approximately 30–40% of the time.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Tesco Controls (a UFT company), our culture is grounded in the idea that the how we achieve results is just as important as the results themselves. Our winning behaviors guide the way we work, collaborate, and grow—both as individual employees and as a team. Our core winning behaviors are to Build Relationships, have a Relentless Drive for Results, to Communicate with Integrity and Focus, and to Be a Mentor, Teacher, Learner. These behaviors are more than words—they are the foundation of our success and continued growth. 


Here, you’ll join a stable, growing company where your work directly supports cleaner water, stronger communities, and critical infrastructure across the country. If you want meaningful work, real growth opportunities, and a team that takes pride in doing the right thing—you’ll find it here. Apply today and help power the systems that keep our world running.

 

Under little to no supervision, the PLC Applications Engineer writes PLC programs, OIT programs, and software control descriptions for controlling various water and/or wastewater processes. Responsible for the analysis, design, programming, debugging and modification of programmable logic for such applications. Verify that all aspects of PLC & OIT functionality meet required project specifications and perform bench testing, shop testing, and troubleshooting during startup and post commissioning. Ability and willingness to train and aid other programmers, along with assisting in the development of departmental best practices and standards.
 
This role will travel about 30-40% of the time throughout California. 

What you'll do:

  • Write PLC operating program based upon control specification and/or Tesco standards to assure safe, reliable and optimal equipment operation
  • Write (publish) concise operating instructions detailing; control parameters and their effects under normal and failure conditions Provide technical assistance (phone or job-site) to verify and/or modify PLC program
  • Perform customer training and assist sales force with product presentations
  • Work with various departments internally, along with consulting engineers, customers and end users to assure proper system layouts and designs
  • Analyze and interpret existing programs and documentation to identify systems' requirements and project modifications
  • Ensure assignments and work schedules follow policy and procedures
  • Assist in the standardization of department programming practices and procedures
  • Evaluate current procedures and recommend changes to improve the efficiency of planning, documentation and execution of development activity
  • Function as technical leadership of projects and support larger scale projects
  • Communicate effectively to a wide range of internal and external contacts
  • Assist in training other employees on any aspect above
  • Provide weekly content and job status reports used with scheduling tools.
  • All other duties assigned 

What you bring:

  • At least 5+ years of related experience 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Technology or related field and necessary experience
     
     
  • Applied knowledge in programming major manufacturers (Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Tesco, etc.) PLCs & OITs
  • Excellent understanding of computer operations, Microsoft Office
  • Excellent knowledge of instruments and electro-mechanical devices used for process control
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • High level of organizational and time management skills
  • High level of project management skills 
     
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Join our team to innovate the future of water and wastewater. You’ll collaborate with coworkers who are the best and the brightest, challenge yourself on exciting work, and help build the best water and wastewater platform company in the U.S. 
 

Tesco Controls is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. TESCO provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

Skills Required

  • At least 5 years of related experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Technology, or a related field
  • Applied knowledge programming Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Tesco, or other major-manufacturer PLCs and OITs
  • Excellent understanding of computer operations and Microsoft Office
  • Excellent knowledge of instruments and electromechanical devices used for process control
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Strong project-management skills
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The Company
HQ: Irvine, CA
73 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

United Flow Technologies (UFT) is a leading technical distributor and solutions provider serving the municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment sectors. Established in 2021, the company partners with market-leading businesses to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of process equipment, pumps, flow control solutions, and automation and control systems. UFT is dedicated to providing the essential technologies, products, and support that customers rely on to maintain clean, safe, and dependable water systems nationwide.

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