Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

Develop implement and administer the plants Allen-Bradley controls and Ethernet/IP network (Hirschmann Stratix managed switches).

Engineer and deliver reliable automation solutions including PLC logic PowerFlex drive integration device selection electrical panel design flow charts scopes of work schedules and cost estimateseither in-house or with integrators.

Provide advanced break/fix support for all automation controls PLC VFD HMI and network-related issues.

Serve as the subject matter expert for Allen-Bradley automationincluding ControlLogix CompactLogix PanelView and FactoryTalk systems.

Troubleshoot complex automation electrical and network problems across the entire plant.

Produce energy production and operational reports using Wonderware Historian ICIS Energy Management ICIS Plant Performance SEEQ etc.

Administer maintain and update all plant databases historians and automation data structures.

Maintain and manage all automation-related programs and documentation including:

PLC programs (AB ControlLogix/CompactLogix)

HMI programs (FactoryTalk View ME/SE Ignition Wonderware)

Electrical ladder diagrams P&IDs pin charts and sequences of operation

Maintain and update all controls/automation software for the facility: Rockwell Studio 5000 FactoryTalk PowerFlex tools Ignition Wonderware ICIS network monitoring tools etc.

Partner with internal teams to develop and implement best practices for the facility and for corporate locations.

Support cross-functional engineering and maintenance teams with automation expertise and project execution.

Work closely with IT to bridge plant-floor data with ERP/MES systems.

Continuously evaluate and implement industry best practices for controls networking data and automation reliability.

Share technical knowledge with plant teams and provide training on controls VFDs PLC troubleshooting and best practices.

Requirements

5 years as a Controls/Automation Engineer (Allen-Bradley focused).

Electrical Engineering degree OR 10 years relevant experience preferred.

Advanced experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix CompactLogix ladder logic function block tag-based programming).

Advanced experience with PowerFlex drives (setup tuning Ethernet/IP comms troubleshooting).

Advanced experience with HMIs (FactoryTalk View ME/SE Ignition Wonderware).

Strong experience with Wonderware Historian SEEQ and ICIS reporting tools.

Strong knowledge of Ethernet/IP networks industrial switches and Hirschmann/HiVision.

Advanced capability in electrical control design and industrial automation hardware selection.

Broad experience with automation devices: sensors servos safety circuits VFDs I/O instrumentation and industrial communications.

Intermediate proficiency with Windows OS PCs virtual machines (VMWare/Hyper-V).

Intermediate experience with MSSQL Microsoft Access and OPC interfaces.

Ability to create electrical diagrams flow diagrams and P&IDs using AutoCAD and Visio.

Strong team-oriented mindset with the ability to train others and communicate technical concepts clearly.

Strong documentation skills and the ability to manage multiple technical tasks under time constraints