Controls Engineer - Opportunity to Make a Difference

As a Controls Engineer, you will be pivotal in the design, programming, and implementation of control systems for industrial automation projects. You will develop customized control solutions to meet client-specific requirements and objectives, ensuring operational excellence and enhanced productivity throughout the system's lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with project managers, electrical engineers, and clients to define requirements and specifications for industrial automation systems.
• Design and develop control system architectures, including PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and HMI (Human-Machine Interface) programming, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) configuration, and industrial networking.
• Create detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts for control system installations.
• Program PLCs and HMIs using industry-standard software platforms (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell Automation) to establish control logic and user interfaces.
• Configure SCADA systems to monitor real-time data and equipment status, ensuring remote access and control capabilities.
• Conduct comprehensive testing and debugging of control systems to verify functionality, safety, and compliance.
• Work with electrical and mechanical teams to integrate control systems with various industrial components.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting during system installation, startup, and commissioning phases.
• Maintain documentation for control system specifications, user manuals, and training materials.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in industrial automation to enhance system design and functionality.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in controls engineering within the industrial automation industry.
• Proficiency in PLC programming languages (e.g., ladder logic, structured text) and HMI development software.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus) and networking technologies.
• In-depth understanding of control system hardware, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial sensors/actuators.
• Familiarity with electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical) for schematic and panel layout creation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex control systems.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration and technical concept explanation.
• Detail-oriented, prioritizing quality, safety, and reliability.
• Capability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Controls Engineer, design, programming, implementation, control systems, industrial automation, customized control solutions, PLC, HMI, SCADA, industrial networking, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, testing, debugging, technical support, troubleshooting, project management, electrical engineering, problem-solving, communication skills.