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

Job Type: Full-time