Job details
Salary $55 - $70 an hour job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Full job description
Senior automation controls engineer
This position requires a high level of technical proficiency in implementing automation solutions with plc, dcs, hmi, and scada platformsThe automation controls engineer will interact directly with the customer and work with the customer and other development engineers in identifying requirements, developing specifications, and implementing/testing/commissioning/qualifying automation solutionsThis position is a technical leadership and implementation role within the business and requires strong problem-solving ability, well-balanced people skills, an aptitude for business efficiency, and an interest in creating partnerships.
Major responsibilities
This position requires the ability to deliver innovative automation solutions and design standards either self-directed or as a technical lead of a team.
Must have the ability to conceptualize, detail and implement control systems for industrial processes that meet customer’s requirementsThis involves the development of a control system architecture, selecting the components to be used, detailing schematic diagrams and system documentation, programming controllers (plc, dcs, rtu), programming the process visualization (hmi/scada), developing databases for archiving/displaying historical system data and implementing/commissioning the control system at the client’s facility.
Must have knowledge of controller programming languages such as ladder, sequential function chart, structured text and others to achieve the desired results is requiredAlso having knowledge of standard programming languages such as vba, .net and sql for the development of hmi/scada systems is preferred.
The controls engineer would design, detail and implement a variety of fiber, wired and wireless systems using industrial protocols (ethernet/ip, profinet, modbus, etc.).
Position requires project management responsibilities: developing project execution plans, work breakdown structures and associated budgets, task prioritization and scheduling, task ordering, time tracking and reporting, financial tracking and reporting, early problem identification, conflict management/resolution, leading and supporting a team, and attending project status meetingsThis position is responsible for ensuring the overall profitability of the project.
The ideal candidate must have a diverse engineering skillset with the ability to work independentlyWill act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers and techniciansCould also act as project manager on smaller projects
Minimum requirements
Education
Bachelor of science degree in electrical/control engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or computer science is required.
Experience
Greater than 6 years with capabilities in below areas is preferred:
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 wonderware archestra system platform, rockwell automation factorytalk view, and siemens tia or pcs7.
In-depth understanding of dcs hardware/software platform such as emerson deltav or honeywell inspirion.
Experience in industries such as life sciences, building automation, specialty chemicals, food and beverage, oil & gas and mining.
Experience in design of electrical schematics, including power distribution under 480vac, control panels 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.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
Job type: full-time
Pay: $55.00 - $70.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Supplemental pay:
Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
Raleigh, nc: reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
Wonderware: 3 years (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
25% (preferred)
Work location:
Multiple locations
Work remotely:
Yes
Work location: multiple locations
