Controls Engineer Needed For Growing ManufacturerThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Kevin Finlay
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Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year
A bit about us:My client is a leading manufacturing company who is growing! They are looking to add a Lead Controls Engineer who is responsible for the technical leadership, design, implementation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of industrial automation systems. The role requires deep expertise in PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, motion control, industrial networking, and project leadership. Primary platforms include Allen Bradley and B&R controls.
Why join us?Excellent Compensation: Up To $130,000 Base Salary
- Opportunity to own projects from inception to completion.
- Opportunity to grow with the company.
Job DetailsTechnical Requirements
PLC Programming & Control Systems
- Advanced proficiency in Logix 5000 / Factory Talk View / Factory Talk Optix
o CompactLogix platforms
o Structured Text, Ladder Logic, Function Block programming
o Motion control implementation
o Add-On Instructions (AOIs)
o User Defined Data Types (UDTs)
o Fault handling and diagnostics
- Advanced proficiency in B&R Automation Studio / VC4 / MappView
o Structured Text, Ladder Logic, C/C++ programming
o User Libraries
o Motion control implementation
o Hardware configuration
- Experience programming Safety Controllers
- Experience with OPCUA and SCADA integration
- Experience with Web based HMI development
- Experience with GIT version control
- Experience developing modular and reusable control architectures
- Ability to create machine-state based programming structures
- Experience with machine commissioning and startup support
Preferred
- Experience with legacy controls systems
- Experience with controller migrations
- Understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms
- Experience with SQL database integration
- IEC 61131-3 programming standards
Electrical & Controls Design
- Ability to read and interpret:
o Electrical schematics
o Wiring diagrams
o Panel layouts
o P&ID drawings
- Hardware selection and specification
- Sensor and instrumentation integration:
o Encoders
o Proximity sensors
o Vision systems
o Safety devices
- I/O mapping and validation
Preferred
- AutoCAD Electrical
- Familiarity with UL and CE
Project Leadership
- Lead automation projects from concept through production launch
- Develop project schedules and technical deliverables
- Coordinate with:
o Mechanical Engineering
o Electrical Engineering
o Manufacturing
o Service
o Suppliers and Integrators
- Manage technical risks
- Conduct design/code reviews
Soft Skills Requirements
Technical Leadership
- Ability to grow into a subject matter expert on the equipment and process
- Mentor junior and mid-level controls engineers
- Establish programming standards
- Drive technical decisions
- Lead troubleshooting efforts during critical failures
- Promote engineering best practices
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