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.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer without restriction.
As a Control Systems Developer II , you’ll play a key, hands-on role in designing, programming, testing, and launching automation solutions that help our manufacturing clients operate more safely, efficiently, and reliably. You’ll work on a variety of projects, applying your technical expertise to develop control systems and troubleshoot complex challenges from initial design through startup and implementation.
In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, technicians, and clients to understand project needs and deliver solutions that meet both technical requirements and operational goals. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a talented, multidisciplinary team while continuing to strengthen your programming, controls, and automation skills through challenging projects and real-world experiences.
At Interstates, we believe great work happens when people work together. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement while giving you the support and resources to grow your career. Whether you’re solving a complex controls issue, supporting a project startup, or helping a teammate find a better solution, your expertise and contributions will make a meaningful difference.
Joining Interstates means becoming part of a family that invests in its people, values your ideas, and encourages you to take ownership of your work. If you’re looking for an opportunity to apply your automation expertise, take on new challenges, and help deliver solutions that have a lasting impact for our clients, we’d love to have you join our team.
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
Experience with object oriented programming, user interface development, database systems, and system integration
Compensation: The pay range for this position is $73,500 to $91,875+ benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by the experience and education required, and level of responsibility. The range posted for this role represents a range that Interstates, in good faith, believes it is willing to pay at the time of this posting. The pay is determined by job related skills, training, education, and experience.
Location: This position and individual will be based out of Des Moines, IA.
Travel: The amount of travel will vary according to business requirements (may be up to 35%).
Benefits You Can Depend On:
In addition to highly competitive pay and quality benefits, Interstates strives to offer opportunities for education and career development, empowering you to have a career that’s built to last. Some of our benefits include:
Competitive pay
Bonus incentives
401(k)
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
PTO and Holiday Pay
Disability and Life Insurance
Parental Leave
Advancement Opportunities
What You Should Know Before You Apply
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Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug-free workplace. Employment at Interstates is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.