Controls Engineer_ Plainville, CT/ Mountville, PA/Hickory, NC 28601

Overview

$45
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Skills

Bill of materials
Productivity improvement
Cost reduction
Customer satisfaction
Design documentation
Knowledge transfer
Systems design
Allen-Bradley
Material handling
C
Database
Project management
Design
Computer hardware
Programmable logic controller
Specification
Schematic
Forecasting
Software development
Electrical engineering
Unity
Siemens
Web portals
Layout
Ethernet
Writing
Operations
AutoCAD
Management
Communication
Startups

Job Details

Title: Controls Engineer

Location: Plainville, CT/ Mountville, PA/Hickory, NC 28601 (Onsite)

Job Description:

Shift:: Current shift is 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 PM with a 10-4 rotation (working for ten days then having four days off)

  • Participates in the design of semi-complex systems that integrate hardware and software.
  • Write PLC code for semi-complex systems utilizing standard practices.
  • Provides support in semi-complex material specification, schematic preparation, bill-of-materials development, and appropriate follow-up.
  • Participates in recommending ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction and improvement in customer satisfaction.
  • Independently run semi-complex projects through the project life cycle, including all design, documentation, and forecasting.
  • Assist in complex technical interchange and knowledge transfer for both processes and application of products to system design.
  • Troubleshoot programming and electrical issues that arise on site.
  • Interact directly with the customer on site.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Current hands-on experience with Programmable Logic Controllers. Expertise with Allen Bradley, Schneider Unity, or Siemens TIA Portal required.
  • Must demonstrate a working understanding of design, layout and use of current networks such as Profibus, ASi, and Ethernet.
  • Experience in writing descriptions of operations and developments of controls based physical layouts is expected.
  • Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage numerous opportunities and deadlines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Current experience with the rigors of on-site startup/commissioning.
  • Experience with material handling systems is preferred.
  • 4-8 years of successful experience in related field and successful demonstration of responsibilities as presented above.
  • Advanced degree MAY be substituted for experience, where applicable