Controls Engineer

Skills & Description:

8 Years Controls Engineer with Studio 5000 &TIA Portalfrom Manufacturing Plant

** Rockwell - Allen-Bradley - Studio 5000

** Siemens -TIA Portal

** Manufacturing plant

** Assembly line / systems

** Conveyor systems

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join our engineering team in Dallas TX. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in designing programming commissioning and supporting industrial automation systems using ABB and Rockwell Automation platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex automation projects across manufacturing and industrial environments while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

The successful candidate will possess strong PLC HMI SCADA and industrial networking expertise with the ability to independently manage automation projects from concept through commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

Design develop program and commission industrial automation and control systems using ABB and Rockwell Automation technologies.

Develop and troubleshoot PLC programs utilizing Allen-Bradley ControlLogix CompactLogix GuardLogix MicroLogix and Studio 5000 / RS Logix 5000.

Configure and support ABB PLCs drives motors VFDs and industrial automation products.

Develop HMI and SCADA applications using FactoryTalk View SE/ME ABB automation software or equivalent visualization platforms.

Perform PLC HMI VFD servo and motion control integration for new and existing production equipment.

Configure industrial communication networks including:

Ether Net/IP

Device Net

ControlNet

Modbus TCP/IP

Profinet

OPC UA

Troubleshoot automation instrumentation and electrical control systems to minimize production downtime.

Develop electrical control philosophies control narratives functional specifications and I/O lists.

Participate in FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) SAT (Site Acceptance Test) startup commissioning and customer acceptance activities.

Coordinate with electrical mechanical manufacturing and project engineering teams throughout project execution.

Support equipment upgrades process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.

Maintain detailed engineering documentation including:

Control panel drawings

Electrical schematics

PLC/HMI backups

Bill of Materials (BOM)

Functional Design Specifications (FDS)

Ensure all automation systems comply with company standards OSHA regulations and applicable electrical safety codes.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in electrical engineering Controls Engineering Mechatronics Automation Engineering or a related discipline.

Minimum 8 years of Controls Engineering experience within industrial manufacturing or automation environments.

Strong hands-on experience with:

ABB Automation Systems

Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley)

Studio 5000

RS Logix 5000

FactoryTalk View

Experience programming PLCs HMIs SCADA VFDs servo systems and motion control applications.

Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems instrumentation sensors actuators and control panel design.

Ability to interpret electrical schematics P&IDs wiring diagrams and engineering documentation.

Experience with industrial networking and communication protocols.

Excellent troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ABB Robotics or industrial robotic integration.

Knowledge of IEC 61131-3 programming standards.

Experience in automotive food & beverage packaging pharmaceuticals material handling or process manufacturing industries.

Exposure to MES IIoT Industry 4.0 and data acquisition systems.

Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.

Experience with vision systems such as Cognex or Keyence is a plus.

Ability to travel up to 20-30% for commissioning and customer support if required.

Technical Skills

ABB Automation

Rockwell Automation

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Studio 5000

RS Logix 5000

FactoryTalk View SE/ME

PLC Programming

HMI Development

SCADA Systems

Industrial Networking

Ether Net/IP

Device Net

Modbus TCP/IP

OPC UA

VFDs & Servo Drives

Motion Control

Control Panel Design

Electrical Troubleshooting

FAT / SAT / Commissioning