Sr Controls Engineer

About the role

Our Client is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Controls Engineer to lead or contribute to detailed hardware and software design of process automation control systems projects. This includes defining architecture requirements, developing detailed software design specifications, programming PLC and SCADA applications, configuring thin client server applications, configuring process-based historian databases, tuning control loops, providing control system startup and commissioning services, troubleshooting existing control systems, and providing control system qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide application/control systems design and development for systems of varying complexity
• Develop and evaluate alternative system solutions that meet stated requirements
• Modify program/system logic involving multiple systems and subsystems
• Develop proficiency in several programming languages and control device networks for PLCs, PCs
• Interact with customers to gain an understanding of the business environment
• Define scope, plans, and deliverables for assigned work
• Work successfully in a team environment; focus strongly on customer service and continuous improvement
• Travel at least 30%
• Enjoy going to local sites; appreciate the documentation and planning aspects of engineering in a regulated environment
• Serve as an ambassador who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related Engineering fields
• Minimum 5 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and consulting experience
• Proficiency in troubleshooting control systems and an understanding of process controls
• Ignition Perspective experience
• Rockwell experience with products such as: ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PlantPAx, Factory Talk Software Suite, Studio 5000, PLC5, SLC500, RSView, PanelView Plus, etc.
• Other PLC platform experience (GE, Siemens, Modicon)
• Other SCADA and HMI package experience (Proficy and Wonderware)
• Experience implementing detailed control system electrical design packages
• Working knowledge of control system networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.)
• Data Center experience is a plus
• Understanding of Biopharmaceutical processes, GMP and validation
• Knowledge of S88 Batch standards and experience implementing batch systems
• Instrumentation experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

• Ability to travel at least 30%
• Willingness to commute to Phoenix, AZ

Skills

• Programming languages and control device networks for PLCs, PCs
• SCADA and HMI package experience
• Control system networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.)
• Biopharmaceutical processes, GMP and validation
• S88 Batch standards and experience implementing batch systems
• Instrumentation experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k) + match + prompt enrollment
• Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Generous paid time off that includes paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave and personal/sick time off
• Training and continuing education from day one