Roles & Expertise
Adalta specializes in these high-demand PLC and Controls Engineering positions across Contract and Permanent placements. Each role is vetted for platform proficiency, logic expertise, and industrial safety standards.
PLC Programmer / Developer
Logic development experts proficient in Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block Diagrams across major platforms.
Typical Requirements
- •Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000, RSLogix) or Siemens (TIA Portal, STEP 7)
- •Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block programming
- •I/O configuration and hardware integration
- •Version control and documentation standards
- •3-7 years manufacturing or industrial automation experience
Controls Engineer
Full-cycle systems engineers managing electrical design, panel layouts, and hardware specification.
Typical Requirements
- •Electrical panel design and component selection
- •AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN proficiency
- •Motor control, VFD configuration, servo systems
- •Field commissioning and troubleshooting experience
- •Understanding of NEC, NFPA 79, UL 508A standards
Automation Engineer
Specialists in complex system architecture, motion control, and high-speed manufacturing integration.
Typical Requirements
- •Multi-platform PLC experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
- •Motion control and robotics integration
- •Industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus)
- •Process optimization and OEE improvement
- •7+ years in automotive, packaging, or high-speed manufacturing
HMI / SCADA Developer
Interface designers focused on high-performance graphics, data logging, and industrial networking (Ignition, Wonderware).
Typical Requirements
- •Ignition, FactoryTalk View, Wonderware, or WinCC experience
- •SQL database integration and historian setup
- •Alarm management and trending systems
- •OPC/OPC-UA communication protocols
- •User experience design for industrial applications
Robotics Engineer
Integration specialists for FANUC, KUKA, and Yaskawa arms, including end-of-arm tooling and safety guarding.
Typical Requirements
- •Robot programming (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, or Yaskawa)
- •End-of-arm tooling design and integration
- •Machine vision integration (Cognex, Keyence)
- •Safety system design (light curtains, safety PLCs)
- •Knowledge of RIA and OSHA robotics safety standards
Instrumentation & Calibration Technician
Field-level experts for sensor integration, PID tuning, and loop testing.
Typical Requirements
- •Instrumentation installation and calibration
- •Analog/digital signal troubleshooting (4-20mA, HART, etc.)
- •PID loop tuning and process control
- •Pressure, temperature, flow, level transmitter experience
- •Electrical troubleshooting and multimeter proficiency
Systems Integrator
Project leaders capable of bridging the gap between shop-floor hardware and enterprise-level data (MES/ERP).
Typical Requirements
- •Full project lifecycle management (design through commissioning)
- •MES/ERP integration experience
- •Client-facing communication and requirements gathering
- •Multi-discipline coordination (mechanical, electrical, software)
- •10+ years in system integration or senior controls roles
Motion Control Engineer
Specialists in servo systems, coordinated motion, and precision positioning for high-performance machinery.
Typical Requirements
- •Servo motor sizing and drive configuration
- •Coordinated motion programming (cam profiles, electronic gearing)
- •Allen-Bradley Kinetix or Siemens Simotion experience
- •High-speed packaging or material handling background
- •Understanding of motion control theory and tuning
Software & Tools
Our network includes specialists across all major automation platforms and tools
Allen-Bradley / Rockwell
- • Studio 5000 (Logix Designer)
- • RSLogix 500/5000
- • FactoryTalk View
Siemens
- • TIA Portal
- • STEP 7
- • WinCC
SCADA/HMI
- • Ignition (Inductive Automation)
- • Wonderware (AVEVA)
- • VTScada
Other PLCs
- • Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure)
- • Mitsubishi (GX Works)
- • Beckhoff (TwinCAT)
Robotics
- • FANUC (ROBOGUIDE)
- • ABB (RobotStudio)
- • Yaskawa
Design Tools
- • AutoCAD Electrical
- • EPLAN
- • SolidWorks Electrical
Networking & Communication
- • EtherNet/IP
- • PROFINET
- • Modbus TCP/IP
- • IO-Link
- • OPC/OPC-UA
- • DeviceNet
- • PROFIBUS
- • ControlNet
Beyond the Job Title
At Adalta, we don't just match titles. We assess platform expertise, logic proficiency, and safety standards knowledge.
Our vetting process includes ladder logic reviews, hardware troubleshooting assessments, and platform certification verification to ensure every placement meets the Adalta Standard.
Explore Our Compliance Standards
Learn how we validate safety PLC programming, verify industrial standards knowledge, and ensure platform proficiency for every placement.