Senior Controls Engineer

A company currently seeking a Controls Engineer to fill an available position at our office in Addison, TX. This position requires demonstrated technical proficiency in implementing automation solutions with PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS/Delta V platforms.

This person will interact directly with the customer and lead a team of company engineers in identifying requirements, developing specifications, and implementing/testing/commissioning/qualifying automation solutions.

This position is a leadership role within the business unit and requires strong problem-solving ability, well-balanced people skills, an aptitude for business efficiency, and an interest in creating partnerships.

The Mid- or Senior Controls Engineer demonstrates success by securing repeat work with both new and existing customers.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education – Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science or equal experience.
• Experience – Greater than 8 years with capabilities in below areas is preferred:
• In-depth understanding of Emerson DeltaV platform.
• Experience in PLC-5 to ControlLogix conversions.
• In-depth understanding of PLC hardware/software platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Modicon.
• In-depth understanding of HMI/SCADA hardware/software platforms such as Servers, VM’s, Networks, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk and Plant Pax, Aveva System Platform and Edge, Inductive Automation Ignition, GE iFIX, Siemens Winn CC and TI Portal.
• Understanding of DCS hardware/software platforms such as Emerson DeltaV or similar.
• Project Management experience with a PMP certification a plus.
• Understanding of Batch/Recipes, OEE, MES, and ERP systems.
• Experience in industries such as Semiconductor, Life Sciences, Building Automation, Food and Beverage, Water Treatment, and general manufacturing.
• Experience in the design of electrical schematics, and control panels including power distribution under 480VAC, and associated NEC references desired.
• Experience with AutoCAD is also desired.
• Experience leading a team of engineers/technicians to provide control system solutions.
• Experience mentoring less experienced engineers.
• Professional references, preferably one from each of the following: a subordinate, a peer, and a manager.

Must have:

• Industries - One or more of: Semiconductor, Life Sciences, Building Automation, Food and Beverage, Water Treatment, and general manufacturing
• PLC Programming
• PLC-5 to ControlLogix conversions
• PLC hardware/software platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Modicon.
• HMI/SCADA hardware/software platforms such as Servers, VM’s, Networks, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk and Plant Pax, Aveva System Platform and Edge, Inductive Automation Ignition, GE iFIX, Siemens Winn CC, and TI Portal.
• DCS hardware/software platforms such as Emerson DeltaV or similar
• Instrumentation
• Networking – ethernet, etc,
• Lead projects as a Project Manager (PM) but not a full-blown PM, this is a hands-on project engineering role
• Client interactive experience
• Batch/Recipes, OEE, MES, and ERP systems
• Travel up to 25%

Nice to have:

• AutoCAD
• PMP certification
• Semiconductor
• Design of electrical schematics, and control panels including power distribution under 480VAC, and associated NEC references
• Life Science industry background

TRAVEL: Ability to travel up to 25% – mostly local to Dallas.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION: Seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, ability to mount/dismount equipment, pushing and pulling.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Standard office environment, on-site office environment, diverse industrial environments, frequent use of a personal computer, facsimile/copy machines, and phones.