Controls & Automation Engineer - PLC / LabVIEW

Job Description

Job Description

Controls & Software Engineering Opportunities

We are currently hiring for two engineering opportunities supporting advanced automation, controls, data acquisition, and test systems.

Job #1 – Senior Controls Engineer – PLC / LabVIEW

Location: 111 S 34th St., Phoenix, AZ 85034
Schedule: 100% Onsite
Pay: $50–$60/hr, depending on experience
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen

Key Details

• 6+ years of PLC programming experience across multiple hardware platforms
• Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Emerson, or Phoenix Contact preferred
• Strong experience developing PLC programs from scratch
• Ability to use Function Blocks or Add-On Instructions and structured/object-oriented programming approaches
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical control systems
• Experience with LabVIEW, NI VeriStand, Python, and .NET
• Ability to work independently and provide technical guidance to junior engineers
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, Controls, Computer Engineering, or related field

Job #2 – Software Engineer – Data Acquisition & Control Systems

Location: 2525 W 190th St., Torrance, CA 90504
Schedule: Hybrid – typically 3 days onsite / 2 days remote, depending on project
Pay: $50–$60/hr, depending on experience

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card

Key Details

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of software development experience focused on data acquisition, testing, or process control systems
• PLC programming experience, particularly with Allen-Bradley and Beckhoff
• Strong LabVIEW or similar programming experience
• Experience integrating test instruments and equipment into control systems
• Experience with power analyzers, power supplies, pressure/temperature scanners, flow meters, transmitters, actuators, and similar instrumentation
• Experience with networking and real-time data communication between controllers
• Ability to troubleshoot software and hardware issues and develop/test solutions independently
• Experience documenting software, testing, installation, and technical processes

Preferred Skills

• MATLAB/Simulink
• C/C++
• Python
• LabWindows/CVI
• NI SystemLink, TestStand, or VeriStand
• Git, Bitbucket, or SVN
• Requirements tracking systems
• Mechatronics experience

About the Opportunities

These roles offer the opportunity to work on PLC controls, LabVIEW, data acquisition, automation, and test systems , including systems supporting aerospace hardware testing. Candidates should be comfortable working hands-on with both software and hardware in engineering/test environments.

Select Source International (SSI) is a distinguished workforce solutions provider with nearly 25 years of experience delivering top-tier staffing, recruiting, and managed services. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, SSI has established itself as a global leader, serving a broad, diverse clientele across industries with unwavering dedication and excellence.

As a trusted partner, we bring a wealth of expertise and best-in-business differentiators to comprehensively support your evolving workforce needs. SSI is ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and SOC 2 Type II certified, underscoring our strict commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, and data security. Our industry-leading capabilities are further validated by numerous awards in sustainability and supplier diversity.

Company Description

Select Source International (SSI) is a distinguished workforce solutions provider with nearly 25 years of experience delivering top-tier staffing, recruiting, and managed services. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, SSI has established itself as a global leader, serving a broad, diverse clientele across industries with unwavering dedication and excellence.\r\n\r\nAs a trusted partner, we bring a wealth of expertise and best-in-business differentiators to comprehensively support your evolving workforce needs. SSI is ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and SOC 2 Type II certified, underscoring our strict commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, and data security. Our industry-leading capabilities are further validated by numerous awards in sustainability and supplier diversity.