Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design automation control systems from customer specifications.
• Responsible for programming automation and control systems involving PLCs and HMI’s.
• Specify electrical equipment and materials including PLCs, automation control components and instrumentation based on calculations, customer specifications, and engineering principles.
• Develop electrical and P&ID drawings.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
• Design and debug Data Acquisition systems (SCADA).
• Power-up, Debug, and Calibration of Water/Wastewater, automotive and/or manufacturing Control Systems.
• Follow all company processes, check lists, and support the development of standardized design platforms.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree with 1-2 years’ experience or 2-5 years equivalent experience in Automation Programming of PLC's.
• 2+ years of PLC and HMI/SCADA programming experience.
• Proficient in programming PLC's; (Rockwell, Siemens, GE, Modicon, Emerson Control Wave, etc.)
• Proficient in programming HMI/SCADA systems; (FactoryTalk, Maple, VTSCADA, Wonderware, Ignition, etc.)
• Industrial electrical hands-on experience and troubleshooting, including 480VAC 3-phase, 120 VAC, 24VDC systems, and VFD’s.
• Experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying automation controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, and standard electrical components.
• Experience with process control instrumentation; flow meters, pressure transmitters, & level transmitters a plus.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, using a logical and systematic approach.
• Has a working knowledge of industry standards and regulations (NEC, IEEE, NFPA, & OSHA, etc)
• Ability to read, revise and create new PLC logic, HMI/SCADA programs, and VFD parameters.
• Attention to detail to maintain accurate drawings, files, bill of materials, correct spare parts and equipment specifications.