Controls Engineer

Principal Activities/Objectives:

• Design and develop value added HMI/SCADA applications based on project requirements and application strategy
• Specs and builds physical equipment associated with data collection efforts.
• Provides engineering support to operations in the troubleshooting, rebuilding and repair of electrical equipment and automated systems
• Design, develop and deploy machine and gauge control systems; integrated automation including robotics and servo controls; HMI systems; and data collection systems, according to company design standards
• Provides complete project management for new machine and system modifications, installations and upgrades.
• Maintains a high level of personal and professional knowledge of related technologies and manufacturing systems.
• Performs other assigned duties as determined by the manager
• Provide training as required for plant personnel in operation of the HMI and SCADA equipment
• Advanced understanding of networks and ability to troubleshoot common outages and system communication issues

Job Knowledge/Skills and Experience:

• BS in electrical engineering, industrial automation, computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent professional qualifications
• Experience with HMI, SCADA, PLC’s, and general control system design
• Design, deployment, and testing experience with Allen Bradley controls
• Experience with Invensys/Wonderware InTouch, System Platform, or comparable systems a plus.
• Experience with FactoryTalk View ME/SE programming preferred
• Experience with MS SQL Server and SQL Server Reporting Services
• Industrial Manufacturing experience is preferred
• Familiarity with OPC server software; Kepware preferred
• Fluent in editing and developing PLC programs
• Knowledge of PC and server configurations and administration
• Able to deliver complete and accurate electrical system drawing packages