Interstates

Overview

Welcome to a career that is built to last.

At Interstates, we look for people who are collaborative, dependable, and built with integrity, because a career with us means you’re joining our family. We are currently seeking a Sr. Control Systems Developer I will be responsible for developing and facilitating the relationship with clients for Interstates. The Sr. Control Systems Developer I will head up significant portions of control systems projects, involved from defining the scope of the project through the final delivery. Interstates seeks ambitious, innovative individuals with the ability to grow and maintain value-added relationships with our Team and external clients. If you are an Sr. Control Systems Developer I who wants to be a part of a world-class team, that is focused on making a difference and pursuing a better way, then check out the job posting below!

Who We Are

Thrive in a Values-Driven Environment

Our core values were engineered to build relationships that make a difference in the lives of our teams, clients, and community. What do our values mean to you?

• Dependability
• Integrity
• Trust
• Quality
• Family

Company Culture that Puts You First

We promote an environment of caring co-workers that treat each other like family. We vow to uphold excellent safety standards and foster supportive teams that put you and your family first. At Interstates, this means:

• Being treated and valued as a person
• Providing opportunities for education and personalized careers paths leading to professional growth
• Having a flexible schedule that allows you to balance your personal life with work
• Receiving opportunities for team engagement through social gatherings
• Supporting charities and the community with Interstates-sponsored events

What Drives Us

For seventy years, our people-centered approach has empowered us to navigate complex challenges and develop innovative solutions for our clients. Our 'why' gives us direction and motivation. It has guided us to where we are today. We are driven to provide opportunities for our people, make a difference with our clients and communities, and pursue a better way.

While every day is a little unique, click here to check out a day in the life with Interstates.

Responsibilities

Prosper at Interstates

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan and design significant portions of a control system
• Work with project team to develop the scope of a project including defining how the control system should work, defining the reports/documentation, defining the screens/graphics, and defining the type of startup support needed
• Ensure proper testing and documentation of significant portions of a control system
• Provide configuration, installation and troubleshooting of HMI/PC/PLC hardware and software, and customer networks at customer’s site
• Perform in-house and in-plant customer operator training for the control system
• Develop programming standards and ensuring team compliance
• Coach and train other Interstates employees on the team
• Perform technical design, code reviews, and help in estimating pricing for projects
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Expertise for this Role

• Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S.) from four-year college or university with an emphasis in Computer Studies or 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 Computer Studies or 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

Preferred skills or industry knowledge

• Value-add Ag such as: Ethanol, Seed Oil, Petfood
• Food & Bev
• Continuous Process

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
• Advancement Opportunities

Location and Travel

This position and individual will be based out of Manhattan, KS and the amount of travel will vary according to business requirements (may be up to 35%). 

Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/AA Employer and provides a drug-free work environment.