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 an industrial manufacturing plant. 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 plant.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned

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.
• Employee schedules vary based on each project and may require irregular or extended hours.
• 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:

• Bachelors degree in engineering required. Preferred electrical controls or systems.
• 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