Senior Controls Engineer

About the Role

CEC Controls is seeking controls engineers to perform end-to-end design of controls systems, including troubleshooting, field startup, and commissioning for the automotive and manufacturing industries.

Responsibilities

• Perform design of automation control systems:
  • Review specifications and standard practices
  • Establish non-standard designs as required
  • Follow internal and customer standards
  • Create system map layouts, sequence of operations, drawings packages, PLC logic, and HMI screens
  • Specify panel and field material by creating Electrical Bill of Materials (EBMs)
• Field duties:
  • Assist in installation oversight
  • Startup and debug at customer facilities
  • Provide launch and standby support

Requirements

• Education: Relevant bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering or technology, or equivalent work experience with a technical degree
• 5+ years of industry experience working for a systems integrator, including control panel and circuit design
• Experience with non-standard designs, system map layouts, sequence of operations, cycle time studies, and dimension switch layouts
• Proficiency in creating design packages, logic, and Smart Displays
• Knowledge of system architecture, including non-standard material, control panel power requirements, and distribution
• Ability to review specifications and standard practices (internal hardwired/logic standards, general specifications, and scope of work)

Skills

• Technical knowledge required:
  • RSLogix 5, 5000
  • RS Networx
  • DriveExecutive, DriveExplorer
  • PanelBuilder
  • PDS, 1400e, 32
  • RSView Studio
• Technical knowledge desired:
  • Ford NextGen or GVOSS standards
  • GM G12 standards
  • Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to assist with installation and debugging with minimal support
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. without sponsorship from CEC Controls

Physical Requirements

• Able to climb a 2-story ladder
• Can walk a mile in 20 minutes
• Able to cover reasonable distances on foot at a job site
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs without difficulty
• Capable of performing all duties while carrying a laptop computer