Controls and Automation Engineer

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and support industrial electrical and control systems for manufacturing and production environments.
• Support Engineering Change and Modernization Projects (ECMP) involving installation of new manufacturing capabilities and upgrades to existing production systems.
• Develop electrical and control system designs, schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Utilize EPLAN and AutoCAD Electrical to create and maintain engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and design packages.
• Design, configure, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC-based automation systems.
• Support implementation and integration of Allen-Bradley PLCs and Rockwell Automation software suites.
• Perform system sing, validation, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities for control systems and production equipment.
• Develop and execute s plans to validate electrical and control system functionality and performance.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors, subcontractors, and technical stakeholders to support fabrication, installation, sing, and startup activities.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, efficiency gains, and system optimization.
• Provide technical support for electrical systems, instrumentation, automation equipment, and production control systems.
• Develop technical specifications, equipment bills of material, operating procedures, s plans, s reports, and engineering documentation.
• Support facility modernization efforts and installation of new manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Provide technical input into facility design and advise on safety standards and regulations associated with electrical systems supporting manufacturing process facilities.
• Participate in design reviews, technical reviews, project planning activities, and customer meetings.
• Coordinate technical activities across multidisciplinary engineering, manufacturing, safety, and production teams.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, quality requirements, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience.
• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, production, or process-oriented environments.
• Experience with industrial control systems, automation technologies, and PLC-based systems.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and Rockwell Automation software platforms.
• Experience creating electrical schematics and engineering documentation using AutoCAD Electrical and/or EPLAN.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, automation, and control systems.
• Experience supporting installation, sing, commissioning, and startup of industrial equipment and systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with government personnel, vendors, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Active U.S. DoD SECRET Security Clearance.