Controls Programmer

Industrial Controls Programmer

Baltimore, MD Area — Onsite

Our client is a specialized manufacturer in the process wastewater treatment technology space, designing and building equipment and systems that help industrial clients treat and manage wastewater. This is a direct-hire opportunity to join an established, growing organization at their facility in the Baltimore, MD area.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Controls Programmer to join the team in a direct-hire, onsite capacity. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled controls professional who combines strong hands-on programming ability with the expertise to read, interpret, and evaluate industrial control specifications. While the core of this role is programming, there is genuine potential for the right candidate to grow into a larger leadership position within the controls function.

What You'll Do

• Program and maintain industrial control systems
• Review and interpret industrial control specifications
• Evaluate specifications to determine programming and controls requirements
• Collaborate with internal teams on the company's industrial controls needs
• Take on additional leadership responsibility within the controls department as skills and interest develop

What You Need

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial controls
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on programming experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience reviewing specifications specifically related to industrial controls
• Demonstrated experience as a genuine, hands-on controls programmer
• Strong ability to read and understand industrial control specifications
• Experience with Allen-Bradley platforms

Nice to Have

• Experience with Unitronics platforms
• Interest and capability in eventually leading or helping stabilize a controls team

Education: No specific degree is required; relevant experience will be prioritized.

This role offers a rare combination: a company that values strong technical programming skills first, paired with a real path toward controls leadership for candidates who want to grow into that role over time.