Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Controls & Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, developing, and implementing automation systems that enhance operational efficiency and reliability. This position requires a strong background in electrical systems and programming, along with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Duties
- Perform programming tasks including PLC programming, HMI programming, VFD/servo programming, robot programming, historian programming and programming of instrumentation such as process meters.
- Utilize electrical and basic electronic knowledge of AC single phase & three phase circuits, DC sinking & souring circuits, digital control circuits and analog control circuits.
- Utilize electromechanical knowledge of devices such as motors, solenoid valves, limit switches, encoders, relays etc.
- Assist in the electrical design of equipment or systems including PLC hardware selection, VFD/servo selection, relay & motor starter design & selection, process instrumentation design, control power design, safety circuit design, and interconnection circuit design and configuration.
- Assist in onsite commissioning of equipment and the execution of tasks such as troubleshooting and control loop tuning.
- Create and review electrical and process documents such as schematics, I/O layouts, electrical distribution and Process and Instrumentation diagrams.
- Assist in general electrical design as needed while practicing accepted or required standards such as NEC or other NFPA requirements.
- Program PLCs and HMIs systems for new or modified equipment utilizing RSLogix 5, 500, 5000, FactoryTalk Studio software, Studio5000, ControlLogix and CompactLogix.
- Select, configure, and setup automation technologies including distributed I/O and industrial fieldbuses.
- Support the Maintenance Group as needed and on floor activities as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field.
- Work experience required: 3 years.