The Electrical Controls Engineer is an integral part of Champion’s continued success in applying process automation and SCADA solutions. This critical, high-profile position is primarily focused on design and implementation of PLC control and SCADA data visualization solutions which incorporate automation, energy monitoring and optimization system analytics.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
· Design engineered submittals for control systems projects
· Programming, configuring and maintaining PLC programs and SCADA systems
· Deploying and configuring SCADA objects to support data acquisition from field assets as they are brought online and changed in the field
· Creation and binding of animated visualizations of system graphics and operator interface screens
· Create and enforce project specific standards; augment and enhance solutions; benchmark individual and application performance metrics as well as estimate the level of effort for initiatives.
· Commissioning and startup for projects including instrumentation and controls
The ideal candidate should meet the following qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
· BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
· Minimum of 4+ years of experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA and AutoCAD applications
· Experience in Water, Waste Water Applications and/or Moveable bridge Automation
· Proficiency reading and understanding electrical control plans and specifications
· Solid understanding of control and process logic, various communications protocols (Ethernet/IP, MODBUS, TCP/IP), and network communications infrastructure
· Experience in FactoryTalk, Wonderware, & iFix software
· Experience writing PLC programs (ladder logic minimum) and basic HMI scripts
· Experience in selecting, calibrating, and startup & commissioning of process control instrumentation
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ronkonkoma, NY 11779: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
Experience:
- Electrical engineering: 4 years (Required)
Language:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: One location