Controls Engineer

job summary:

Executes engineering for design and development of technologies, components, systems, and products for generator control switchgear human machine interface (HMI) applications.

The main function of a controls engineer is to design, develop, install, and maintain equipment which is used to monitor and control engineering systems and processes.

location: Alpharetta, Georgia

job type: Contract

salary: $23.94 - 33.94 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

- Designs, modifies, develops, writes, converts and implements software- programming for generator control switchgear human machine interface applications.

- Configures, programs and tests HMI hardware.

- Work with Power System Engineers to validate/correct HMI programming

- Supports HMI issues in the field and provides remote HMI installation support Interaction with team:

- Works hand in hand with the HMI team under the supervision of the AES HMI manager.

- Collaborates extensively with the Power System Engineering team to test and validate HMI software development.

- Assists in creating and following electrical design schedule, from specification concept to system up completion,

while keeping to an overall project schedule.

- Testing, evaluating, modifying and calibrating products and instruments.

- Analyze plant processes, design and implement improvements

- Troubleshooting issues with hardware and processes.

- Analyze project requirements and perform technical calculations supporting design including electrical requirements,

robotic safety standards, and motor controls.

- Ensure all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are observed for all work completed.

Skills Required:

- Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.

- Expert ability to work independently and manage one's time.

- Expert leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.

- Technical proficiency in some software applications..

(Required Software Experience) - relevant HMI software experience

- Factory Talk

- RSView

- Vijeo

- Crimson

- Kepware

- EcoStruxure Machine Scada Expert

(Desired Programming Experience)

- VBA Scripting

- Javascript

- HTML

- C++

- FBD (Function Block Programming)

- SQL

- Python

Soft Skills Required:

(Required)

- Uses a structured approach in analyzing and resolving technical problems.

- Seeks opportunities for continual learning to maintain technical competence in pursuit of technical excellence.

- Pursues, prepares for and assumes new technical assignments and challenges.

- Recognizes changing demands and priorities; validates changes with management.

- Completes current work according to assigned priorities.

- Performs at least 3-4 concurrent activities without reducing productivity.

- Responds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work.

- Discusses basic concepts behind a systematic approach to solving

technical problems.

- Identifies available resources and support systems for troubleshooting.

- Explains where to locate basic help facilities and troubleshooting guides.

- Identifies available resources and support systems for troubleshooting.

- Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.

qualifications:

- Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum plus 0-2 years of experience or equivalent experience

- Willing to take 2 year degree with 4+ years of experience

- No Master's degrees

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.