Controls engineers design and develop systems for numerous markets to include building automation, data centers, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, oil/gas, waste water, and more. This position will be performing daily tasks to include programming, HMI graphical development, drawing updates/review, status updates, etc regarding the customer account(s) as assigned. You will oversee the production of various types of elements within the controls engineering field. An important competency in this position is to research, test, and analyze ideas for possible system and process improvements. Success in this role will be demonstrated by meeting safety and quality standards while driving revenue increases through improved production processes.
Main responsibilities:
- Troubleshoots problems with processes and hardware
- Coordinates with others in order to determine problems and implement solutions
- Provides technical assistance as needed by internal customers
- Works with vendors to perform controls-related tasks
- Meets performance metrics
- Perform basic PLC programming
- Perform basic to intermediate HMI graphical programming, to include object updates, coding, naming, structure, visibility, etc
- Perform network updates, to include IP addressing, VLAN configurations, etc
- Integrate to equipment through communication protocols to include Modbus, BACnet, SNMP, etc
- Capable of reading controls wiring schematics, as well as perform red-line updates
- Capable of working on customer jobsites remotely with minimal supervision.
- Must be willing to travel, including international, as needed
Skills Required:
- PLC Programming experience in Rockwell, Siemens and/or Schneider preferred
- Experience with AutoCAD
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to understand customer needs and react as needed
- Ability to interpret and implement specifications
- Understanding of VLANs/Network
- Proficient with Microsoft Windows OS, MAC OS, etc
- Excellent documentation and written skills
- Computer Science, or relevant field experience (0-3 years)