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Automation | Full-Time | Onsite – York, Nebraska

Ready to take your industrial controls experience to the next level?

Cyclonaire is looking for an experienced Controls Programmer 2 to join our Automation team in York, Nebraska. This is a hands-on technical role for someone who is ready to independently design, program, test, commission, and troubleshoot complete automation control systems across Cyclonaire’s full product line.

You’ll work with Allen-Bradley PLCs, FactoryTalk HMI platforms, EtherNet/IP networks, VFDs, industrial instrumentation, and electromechanical systems—taking projects from initial specifications through testing, startup, and customer handover.

This isn’t a role where you’ll spend all of your time behind a desk. You’ll collaborate with Engineering and Production, lead testing on equipment in our facility, and travel to customer sites to bring systems online and solve real-world automation challenges.

• Independently design and program complete automation control systems using Allen-Bradley Studio 5000
• Develop Ladder Logic routines, AOIs, UDTs, sequences, and interlock logic
• Design and configure I/O architectures, including local and distributed I/O
• Build complete HMI projects using FactoryTalk View and FactoryTalk Optix
• Configure alarms, historian trending, user access, and remote connectivity
• Design and commission EtherNet/IP networks, VFDs, remote I/O, and smart instrumentation
• Lead pre-shipment testing to ensure equipment meets Cyclonaire and customer requirements
• Serve as the technical lead during onsite commissioning, including I/O checkout, sequence validation, troubleshooting, and customer handover
• Work directly with customers during software design reviews, installation, commissioning, and service activities
• Help develop and maintain Cyclonaire automation standards and work instructions
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Controls Programmer 1 team members

Required skills and qualifications:

• Associate degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology, Automation, or a related technical field plus 3–5 years of industrial controls programming experience, or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated practical experience
• Independent proficiency with Allen-Bradley Studio 5000
• Experience with FactoryTalk View SE/ME and FactoryTalk Optix
• Familiarity with IEC 61131-3 programming languages, including Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block Diagram
• Experience with SCADA systems, EtherNet/IP networks, VFD configuration, and industrial instrumentation
• Practical experience with electromechanical process controls, electrical power distribution, network integration, and HMI software
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E electrical safety requirements, OSHA standards, and applicable NEC/NFPA/UL design codes
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects, priorities, schedules, and technical decisions
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Professional communication skills and confidence working directly with customers
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 20–35%
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and valid passport

A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent will also be considered.

Our Core Values aren't just words on a wall. They guide how we approach our work, support one another, solve problems, and serve our customers.

We can’t be awesome without doing something hard
An attitude of ownership
It takes a team
Do the right thing

If these values sound like the way you want to work, you may be a great fit for our team.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a superb company contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) and Roth retirement options with company matching
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and build your career with an established Nebraska manufacturer

York, Nebraska – Onsite
Full-Time | Hourly, Non-Exempt | 40+ Hours/Week
Travel: Approximately 20–35%, domestic and international

This position is based onsite at our York manufacturing facility, where you’ll work directly with Automation, Engineering, and Production and have the opportunity to see the equipment you program come together before taking it into the field.

If you’re an experienced controls programmer who enjoys solving complex problems, owning projects from programming through startup, and seeing your work operate in the real world, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply today and bring your automation expertise to Cyclonaire.

Cyclonaire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.