Controls Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to support projects ranging from small studies to multi-million dollar turn-key supply. The ideal candidate will be team-oriented, organized, able to communicate to all levels of the organization, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical specifications for part/equipment selection (50-60% of the role).
• Program PLCs, primarily Allen Bradley PLCs but experience with other PLCs is also acceptable (40-50% of the role).
• Write code using Rockwell or other PLC systems.
• Perform HMI programming using FactoryTalk or other HMI software.
• Design control systems and specify instrumentation controls.
• Work on automation and controls engineering projects.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate project details effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands on engineering experience.
• Experience with PLC programming, particularly Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Experience with HMI programming, especially FactoryTalk.
• Proficiency in electrical engineering and instrumentation controls.
• US Citizenship is required!
• Experience in electronics, instrumentation, control and data acquisition systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of variable frequency drive systems, motion control systems, sensors and transmitters, actuators, PID control, and communication networks is a plus.

Work Environment

This role requires on-site presence with half days on Fridays. The standard work week is Monday to Friday, 40 hours with little to no overtime. The work involves control devices such as PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, industrial instrumentation, and data acquisition measurement systems.