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.
As a Controls Engineer III, this position is a mentor position for Controls Engineer II’s, I’s and equivalents. This is an intermediate level position that has combined tenure with knowledge and allows for greater contribution to all aspects of this department. This position is approaching a senior-level Controls Engineer and has significant experience within the Controls Engineering department. This is reflected through leadership as well as greater impact on projects.
Main tasks:
- Troubleshoots problems with processes and hardware
- Coordinates with others in order to determine problems and implement solutions
- Provides technical assistance and guidance as needed by internal, and external, customers
- Works with vendors to perform controls-related tasks
- Meets performance metrics
- Perform PLC programming on moderate sequences
- Perform moderate 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
- Mentor junior members
- 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 and experience:
- PLC Programming experience in Rockwell, Siemens and/or Schneider preferred
- Experience with AutoCAD
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to determine customer needs to develop project specifications and scope
- Project Management
- Ability to interpret and implement specifications
- Advanced understanding of VLANs/Network
- Proficient with Microsoft Windows OS, MAC OS, etc
- Excellent documentation and written skills.
ASc/BSc/MSc in Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant field experience.
3-7 years of experience
