PROJECT MANAGER

About the role

Controls engineers are responsible for designing, developing, installing, and managing and maintaining control software for automated machines and processes.

Responsibilities

• Specify and design the control systems for various automated and semi-automated machines.
• Develop and validate modular, well-documented code required to implement the same.
• Test, maintain and modify new and existing systems.
• Control Panel design, product selection and check out.
• Define, develop and implement programs (ladder logic) for programmable logic controllers (PLC) primarily from Rockwell.
• HMI application and screen development and implementation.
• Testing and on-site commissioning and qualification of control systems including support of process control clients.
• Determine the proper analytical system integration solution for the application – as defined by the project quotation, budget, customer specifications, customer data sheets.
• System start-up and support.
• Development of operation and maintenance manuals.
• Provide support to project management, materials personnel, and craftsman throughout the phases of each project assigned and finalize design documentation to represent “as built” condition.

Requirements

• Bachelors or four-year degree equivalent in Engineering or 5 years of related experience.
• Bachelor of Electrical or mechanical engineering is preferred.
• Ability to apply sound engineering solutions while considering budget, schedule, and operational performance.
• Ability to read process diagrams, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.
• An understanding of how things work mechanically and electrically as well as the ability to learn new manufacturing processes.
• Computer proficient with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• AutoCAD, HMI, PLC, SCADA experience preferred.
• Understanding of the National Electric Code and UL 508A.
• Must possess excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written and communication skills.
• Ability to apply sound engineering solutions while considering budget, schedule, and operational performance.
• Ability to read process diagrams, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.