Controls Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Austin, TX that is seeking a Controls Engineer who will support commissioning, startup, operations, and maintenance of facilities systems on site.

Responsibilities:
* Developing HMI and SCADA screens and optimize data exchange with PLC based systems
* Architecting tools for automation of development and deployment of PLC based monitoring systems
* Supporting a team to develop high efficiency alarm rationalization techniques
* Taking part and supporting the commissioning of HMI and SCADA designs
* Providing on call support for system outages and failover incidents
* Creating design standards to optimize and improve factory end user experience
* Participating in development of scalable network architectures

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in an Engineering field (Majors in: Software Engineering or Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, etc.) or equivalent experience
* Gold or Core Ignition Certification is a plus
* 2-4 years of experience as a hands-on SCADA & HMI Design Engineer
* Advanced proficiency in Ignition SCADA design (Vision and Perspective), and modern High-Performance Graphics
* Advanced proficiency in modern programming languages (Python, Java, C, VB) and database systems (MSSQL, MySQL, Access)
* Ability to interact with controls networks protocols including, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus
* Ability to understand digital logic concepts/languages SCL, Graph, Ladder, FB, data acquisition, and PID control
* Proven ability to design fault-tolerant systems with error handling and recovery and proficiency programming and tuning variable frequency drives is a plus
* Proficiency selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, transmitters, safety hardware, PLC hardware remote I/O, VFDs and instrumentation is a plus
* Exposure to a wide variety of production systems and machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (Level, temperature and pressure transducers, current and power meters, etc) is a plus
* Knowledge of Siemens SCADA and HMI is a plus
* Ability to create custom graphics using Photoshop etc. is a plus
* Knowledge in Siemens PLC programming is a plus
* Ability to understand PI&D documentation is a plus
* Knowledge of MES is a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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