Automationtechies- Controls Engineer
Position Summary:
You are responsible for controls engineering project requirements involving PLC/SCADA/HMI programming, instrumentation, check-out support, and start-up assistance.
Major Responsibilities
- Designs, develops, and implements control systems (logic software and hardware) to meet machine and integrated system requirements.
- Develops control logic software and user interface applications.
- Will assist with initial start-up and debug integrated systems and the development of system documentation.
- Individual will be working on automation and control system integration projects for clients in industries such as semiconductor, pulp and paper, food and beverage, etc.
- May act as lead on some projects and guide lower-level engineers and technicians.
- Works well with others and is self-directed with only general supervision.
- Works in a cleanroom environment per semi-conductor protocols/requirements.
- Understands piping and instrument diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel drawings, one-line drawings, loop sheets, databases, and vendor manuals. Interpret and utilize appropriate ISA standards and practices.
- General administration such as paperwork, copying, printing, faxing and using a computer.
Education
BSEE or BS in Controls Engineering is preferred.
Experience
Five to ten years in areas below is preferred:
- An in-depth understanding of control systems, components, ladder logic programming, SCADA programming and their applications [i.e. GE Fanuc (Cimplicity), Wonderware].
- Experience with instrumentation and controls design as well as PLC [i.e. GE Fanuc PLCs (Proficy Machine Edition), Allen Bradley PLCs (Rockwell 5, 500, 5000), Device Net, Point I/O, ABB VFDs and Allen Bradley VFDs].
- Instrumentation Experience: Should be able to specify required instrumentation for a specific project. Develop instrumentation data sheets and process functional descriptions.
- Experience with the development of sequence of operations, functional acceptance, and operational acceptance documentation.
- Experience with PID loop tuning (Open and Closed Loops)
- Experience with AutoCAD is also desired.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel up to 25% to job sites
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday