Controls Engineer

Position Summary:

As a Controls Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design, development, troubleshooting, and enhancement of process control systems within industrial manufacturing plants. Your responsibilities encompass a wide range of activities, including engineering electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems, performing PLC/HMI hardware/software design and programming, and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory protocols.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and troubleshoot process control systems.
• Engineer, design and test electrical, instrumentation and automation systems associated with industrial manufacturing plants.
• PLC/HMI hardware/software design, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and engineer electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and PLC logic.
• Design and implement process network infrastructure (Ethernet, Device Net, Control Net, etc.).
• Interface and communicate with vendors, process engineering, installation contractors and project management.
• Specify and procure controls hardware and field instrumentation.
• Database programming skills a plus. (SCADA)
• Compliance and enforcement of company, safety, environmental, governmental policies and regulations as they apply.
• Understand and assist in application of company safety procedures, Lock & Tag, and Arc Flash.

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of PLC ladder logic, programming methods, and process related control systems. (Allen Bradley Micro Logix, RS Logix 500 and Control Logix Platforms)
• Ability to design/enhance HMI applications.
• Ability to examine complex electrical problems, identify source of problems, determine method for repair; plan and organize work; complete complex electrical tasks by using and understanding Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of automation (PLC) and electrical system design, diagnosis and operation.
• Knowledge of applicable Electrical Code.
• Ability to operate various power, voltage and current measurement equipment via test instruments and hand tools.
• Strong experience in plant commissioning and start-up.
• Hours of operation and employee schedules vary based off each project and may require irregular or extended hour and travel for project completion.
• Could include international travel.
• Able to communicate effectively with employees in a professional and friendly manner.
• Able to work independently as a productive member of a team.
• Will follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the function of the job under minimal supervision.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (Preferred)
• 5 to 8 years of experience in the electrical & controls engineering field
• Demonstrated Control Systems competency.
• Well versed in Microsoft office programs
• SQL Database knowledge preferred