Sr. Controls Engineer

Job Description:

Our Controls Engineer will develop automation solutions and participate in various phases of automation projects including creating design specifications, software configuration, Programming, and testing, as well as commissioning & start-up (if required) of a variety of high speed and other automated manufacturing processes.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics & Communication or Instrumentation & Controls Engineering or similar degree preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Create and design automation control systems and create project documentation and drawings to meet client requirements.
• Diagnose automation problems and interact with teams, clients and vendors.
• Configure software and hardware packages according to client design specification.
• Program PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Rockwell- Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500) and HMI / SCADAs (Factory Talk View SE and ME, Cimplicity, Wonderware, Ignition)
• Drives Programming (Powerflex Drive Configuration, Kinetix Drive Programming)
• Ability to handle Rockwell PLC and SCADA conversion project and Electrical CAD Experience.
• Communicate with project stakeholders the progress relative to plan
• Manage engineering projects as assigned.
• Manage project deliverables to agreed schedule and scope.
• Validate and commission facility systems following established execution protocols and ensure a successful turnover of the system to the customer.
  
  
  

Requirements:

6+ years of direct experience as a controls engineer working on automated processes/system integration in High Tech, Food, Beverage, Consumer Health Product or other industrial manufacturing environment.

Experience creating and designing automation controls systems (PLC, SCADA)

Understanding of industrial control panel design and fabrication (UL508A).

Understanding of engineering documentation such as P&IDs, process flow diagrams and standard operating procedures.

Experience with field instrumentation, control system installation and configuration.

Familiarity with machine safety applications, electrical power distribution and control panel design.

Proficient with written and verbal technical communication including generating reports and conducting group presentations.

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