Level 2/3 Control Systems Engineer - Memphis

About the role

The Level 2/3 Control Systems Engineer analyzes user requirements and designs automation systems that control processes and machinery. They utilize expertise in instrumentation, control valves, motors/VFDs, control system electrical design, and PLC/DCS programming to deliver systems that meet user needs while minimizing unnecessary complexity.

Responsibilities

• Develop control specifications (control narratives) based on user requirements
• Participate in initial feasibility studies for proposed projects, producing a feasibility-level cost estimate and supporting documentation
• Mark-up Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for instrumentation and controls-related changes and review drawings from the drafting team
• Design low-voltage (up to 480V) electrical controls drawings, panel drawings, loop sheets, I/O drawings, and network drawings and review drawings from the drafting team
• Develop programs for Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and/or oversee the program development done by others
• Human-Machine Interface (HMI) development and SCADA configuration
• Historian configuration
• Execute testing plans for DCS and PLC programs to ensure all aspects are tested
• Simulate the DCS/PLC program and test the system using the testing plan
• Oversee electrical controls construction at the client's site and provide technical support during the installation process
• Perform I/O checkout on the installed control system and document the checkout results
• Provide post-commissioning support to the client's operations, engineering, and maintenance personnel
• Travel to the client's site as required

Requirements

• Engineering degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar), Computer Science, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar engineering role
• Experience with one or more of the following platforms:
• Allen Bradley PLC5, SLC500, MicroLogix, ControlLogix
• Siemens S7, PCS7
• Emerson DeltaV, Ovation, Provox
• Novatech D/3
• Honeywell Experion
• Foxboro I/A
• Experience with one or more of the following HMI/SCADA platforms:
• Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation
• Inductive Automation
• Wonderware
• Siemens
• iFix
• Iconics
• Experience with one or more of the following historian/data analytics platforms:
• OSIsoft PI
• PTC Thingworx
• Inductive Automation Ignition
• Aspentech
• Rockwell Automation
• Siemens
• Wonderware
• Experience in instrumentation, control valves, motors, VFDs, and coordinated drive systems
• Current working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC)
• Certified professional engineer
• Experience in electrical design of Electrical Panels, I/O systems, Motor/VFD/Motion/Robotic Controls, and Ethernet-based networks
• Field experience troubleshooting electrical controls problems in an industrial environment
• Industry experience in Food and Beverage, Chemical, Pharma, Semiconductor, Water & Wastewater, Refining, Pulp and Paper, Oil/Gas Pipeline, Power Generation, Electrical Transmission & Distribution, Material Handling, or Packaging