Controls Engineer II

About the role

Prime Controls is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm established in 1997. We serve customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the South-Central United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees' well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

What You Will Do

• Design control system details, instrumentation configuration, prepare for implementation, implement, test, document, and train.
• Collaborate with project managers and estimators to assess potential projects and submit proposals.
• Read and interpret diagrams and documentation and communicate with customers to understand objectives and preferences.
• Develop the overall architecture and communication strategy between control system elements.
• Work with the customer and other stakeholders to define and document control system functionality.
• Develop BOMs, IO lists, and requirements for control panels.
• Serve as the technical lead for small projects, including building PLC and HMI templates for the project.
• Develop PLC programs in Ladder, Function Block, and other languages.
• Develop the human machine interface (HMI).
• Develop hardware and software test plans and write simulation logic for the testing of the PLC and HMI system.
• Develop a training plan and materials to train operations and maintenance personnel.
• Communicate and coordinate with management of the installation team to ensure that technicians are executing per documented processes.
• Test the installed system to observe system functionality and ensure that the programs function as designed.
• Troubleshoot problems that occur during startup that are caused by incorrect drawings, changes in customer desires, inaccurate instrumentation specifications, or other technical issues.
• Diagnose and resolve software and hardware interface issues.
• Train customers on use and operation of client-specific system integration software.
• Interface with manufacturers and vendors of software and application products, especially with regard to problem diagnosis and resolution.
• Work with others to address design problems as necessary.
• Might respond to service calls to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair programming and system failures.
• Mentor and train less experienced employees.

What You Will Bring

• 4 years Industrial Controls experience in architectural, engineering or construction (AEC) industry or similar field
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, related Bachelor’s discipline, related degree from a Technical College or equivalent
• Industrial controls experience
• 4 years of experience in PLC programming
• Proficiency with Allen Bradley equipment and systems
• Proficiency in PLC Programming including ladder logic, function block, and structured text
• Familiarity with networking (Ethernet/IP)
• Experience and knowledge of HMIs

The Preferred

• 6 years of experience in architectural, engineering or construction (AEC) industry or similar field
• Proficiency with AutoCAD – Autodesk software

What We Offer

• Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including, but not limited to:
• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Generous PTO
• Numerous culture events
• 401k matching and more!

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities may be made to enable them to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee needs to be able to spend 10 hours on their feet walking and attending to duties and equipment throughout the jobsite. They need to be able to climb ladders and step on platforms and equipment. They need to be able to maneuver (stoop, crawl, bend) around obstacles to reach equipment for testing and troubleshooting.

EEO Statement

Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer. As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.