Controls Engineer

Smiths Group


Job Location:

Buncombe County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 16 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY:  The Controls Engineer is responsible for the design development programming commissioning and support of industrial control systems and control panels used in manufacturing process and automation environments. This role will lead the implementation of PLC HMI SCADA VFD and industrial networking solutions utilizing Siemens Emerson ABB and Allen-Bradley (et al) platforms. The engineer will work closely with customers sales engineering manufacturing and quality teams to deliver reliable safe and compliant automation solutions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Control Panel Design

  • Design industrial control panels in accordance with UL 508A UL698A NEC and applicable customer standards.
  • Create and maintain panel layouts electrical schematics wiring diagrams and bill of materials using Solidworks Draftsight EPLAN ERP or similar software.
  • Specify and select components including:
    • PLCs
    • HMIs
    • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
    • Motor starters
    • Safety relays
    • I/O devices
    • Industrial networking equipment

PLC & HMI Programming

  • Develop modify and troubleshoot PLC programs utilizing:
    • Siemens S7-1200 S7-1500 ET200 platforms (TIA Portal)
    • Allen-Bradley ControlLogix CompactLogix MicroLogix (Studio 5000 / RSLogix)
    • Emerson PACSystems and process automation platforms
    • ABB AC500 and distributed control technologies
    • Promote safety continuous improvement and LEAN problem-solving practices.
  • Develop HMI and SCADA applications using:
    • Siemens WinCC
    • Rockwell FactoryTalk View
    • Emerson Operator Interface Solutions
    • ABB Automation Builder and visualization platforms
  • Implement process control strategies including PID loops sequencing interlocks alarming and safety functions.

Industrial Networking and Integration

  • Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication networks including:
    • Ethernet/IP
    • Profinet
    • Modbus TCP/IP
    • Modbus RTU
    • Profibus
    • OPC UA
  • Integrate PLCs with:
    • SCADA systems
    • MES systems
    • Third-party automation equipment

Testing and Commissioning

  •    Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
  •    Lead startup and commissioning activities at customer facilities.
  •    Troubleshoot electrical and automation systems during installation and production startup.
  •    Validate system performance against customer specifications and design requirements.
  •    Develop test procedures and commissioning documentation.

Qualifications :

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Controls Engineering Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.
  • Equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience may be considered
  • 3 years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering
  • Hands-on programming and troubleshooting multiple platforms of PLCs.
  • HMI/SCADA Development
  • CAD experience such as AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
  • Troubleshooting of electrical and automation systems.
  • Electrical safety and lockout/tagout procedures

 

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

 UL 508A control panel design experience


Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time

JOB SUMMARY:  The Controls Engineer is responsible for the design development programming commissioning and support of industrial control systems and control panels used in manufacturing process and automation environments. This role will lead the implementation of PLC HMI SCADA VFD and industrial n...

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