Control Systems Developer I

About the role

Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates

At Interstates, we don’t just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we’re doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you’re bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you’ll feel at home here.

As a Control Systems Developer I, you'll play a hands-on role in designing, programming, and launching automation solutions for diverse manufacturing clients. You’ll collaborate with a talented, multidisciplinary team to deliver projects that make an impact on our clients’ operations every day. Joining Interstates means becoming part of a family—one that supports your growth and values your contributions.

Responsibilities:

- PLC Programming: Develop, test, and implement PLC code for industrial automation systems.

- HMI Development: Design and configure Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications for process control and monitoring.

- Project Documentation: Create thorough and accurate project documentation, including system descriptions, operator manuals, and change logs.

- Team Collaboration: Work closely with clients, electrical engineers, control system programmers, and information system specialists to deliver integrated solutions.

- On-Site Implementation: Commission and launch control systems on-site; provide troubleshooting, technical support, and operator training to ensure project success.

- Client Interaction: Build lasting relationships by communicating professionally, anticipating needs, and exceeding expectations.

- Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date on industry trends and technologies to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

- Other Duties as Assigned: Flex and grow with a supportive team, tackling new challenges and learning every day.

Preferred skills or industry knowledge:

- Value-add Ag such as: Ethanol, Seed Oil, Petfood

- Food & Bev

- Continuous Process

Knowledge and Expertise for this Role

- Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S.) from four-year college or university with an emphasis in some branch of Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, etc.) or Associate’s degree (A.A., A.S.) from a two-year community college or technical school with an emphasis in Instrumentation and Controls preferred.

- Or equivalent combination of education and related experience/training

- Experience in programming in the Industrial Environment, implementing Industrial Control Software (Startup) and experience in dealing with customers regarding system requirements