Job Description

The control's engineer is given the opportunity to work on projects from the initial planning stages to field installation and commissioning for the Water-Wastewater and manufacturing industries. Demonstrated trouble shooting skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design automation control systems from customer specifications
• Responsible for programming automation and control systems involving PLCs and HMIs
• Specify electrical equipment and materials including PLCs, automation control components and instrumentation based on calculations, customer specifications and engineering principles
• Develop electrical and P&ID drawings
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues
• Design and debug Data Acquisition systems (SCADA)
• Power-up, Debug, and Calibration of Water/Wastewater and/or automotive, manufacturing control systems
• Follow all company processes, check lists, and support the development of standardized design platforms

Requirements

Skills / Qualifications

• 2+ years of PLC and HMI/SCADA programming experience
• Proficient in programming PLCs (i.e. Rockwell, Siemens, GE, Modicon, Emerson Control Wave)
• Proficient in programming HMI/SCADA systems, Factory Talk, Maple, VTSCADA, Wonderware
• Industrial electrical hands-on experience and troubleshooting, including 480VAC 3-phase, 120 VAC, 24VDC systems and VFDs
• Experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting and modifying automation controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, and standard electrical components
• Experience with process control instrumentation; flow meters, pressure transmitters, & level transmitters a plus
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, using a logical and systematic approach
• Has a working knowledge of industry standards and regulations (NEC, IEEE, NFPA, & OSHA, etc)
• Ability to read, revise and create new PLC logic, HMI/SCAD programs, and VFD parameters
• Attention to detail to maintain accurate drawings, files, bill of materials, correct spare parts and equipment specifications.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship.

Physical Requirements

• Able to climb a 2-story ladder
• Can walk a mile in 20 minutes
• Be able to cover, on foot, a reasonable distance on a job site
• Able to lift 30 lbs. without difficulty