Application Engineer II

Schneider Electric•Houston, TX

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

Application Engineers in Schneider Electric are highly motivated and pragmatic individuals who demonstrate excellent communication and relationship skills coupled with deep technical knowledge of the customer process as well as the Schneider Electric offer. They can understand complex industrial problems and can overcome diverse obstacles to develop and realize creative and effective solutions. This position involves designing EcoStruxure Control Expert (formerly known as Unity Pro) logic applications and writing Sequence of Operations (SOO) documents to control the building process automation at Facebook data centers. As experts, Engineers for this position exhibit the following strengths: Clear communication skills, must be able to collaborate with design team and follow directions of lead engineer. Meta, Oracle, QTS, and Google/Stream experience. Operational Management (EcoStruxure Control Expert (formerly known as Unity Pro), Vijeo Designer, “C++”, Visual Basic). Logic Design (Structured Text, Ladder, DFBs, DDTs, Boolean). Controls and Connectivity (PACs, Industrial networks, Ethernet Networks). Field Devices (Computers, M580 PAC, M580 HSBY, HMIs, Sensors, etc.). Electrical and Control Drawings (field I/O, power distribution, etc.). Sequence of Operation writing proficiency. P&ID Loop Control. Derived Function Block (development and application). Derived Data Type Management. Change management and rev control. Commissioning and Test Script proficiency. Capable of troubleshooting PLC Code. Familiarity with SCADA and/or HMI platforms. Develop building process control logic in EcoStruxure Control Expert (formerly known as Unity Pro) for M580 HSBY PACs using Customer Design Standards, Derived Data Type (DDT) Lists, standard library of Derived Function Block (DFB), and Sequence of Operations (SOOs). Update DDT lists based on final SOO and logic development. Design applications using the standard DFBs as building blocks using existing Customer applications as templates for the program structure. Attend internal and customer design meetings to review programs and SOO documents. Collaborate and succeed within a diverse global team. Ensure adherence to Project Playbook and Version Control Processes. Tune PID loops. Understand and be able to explain data structures, logic structures, and DFBs developed for program wide use. Use QA/QC tools and processes. Travel: Willingness to travel to customer sites up to 40% of the time.

Requirements

BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and commissioning (Cx scope) PLC/Process Automation applications, especially with Schneider Electric products, electrical troubleshooting skills
Experience writing industrial control applications
Experience with industry standard communication protocols such as Modbus, OPC, Modbus TCP/IP and Ethernet IP, BACnet
Experience with integrating devices from multiple vendors into a packaged solution
Experience with Industrial and Building Management System applications
Knowledgeable in computer networking architectures, topologies, and hardware
Proficient in the use of Microsoft operating systems and software applications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively alone and in a group setting, team oriented, self-motivated, and results driven
Strong problem solving and detective skills
Knowledgeable in computer programming languages (VB, C#, C++)
Advanced understanding of electrical circuits.
Work according to specified project playbook and commissioning plan while being resourceful and versatile in finding sources of information to solve problems.
Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high quality solutions.
Multi-task, handle conflicting priorities, and triage issues.

Nice To Haves

Meta, Oracle, QTS, and Google/Stream experience
Operational Management (EcoStruxure Control Expert (formerly known as Unity Pro), Vijeo Designer, “C++”, Visual Basic)
Logic Design (Structured Text, Ladder, DFBs, DDTs, Boolean)
Controls and Connectivity (PACs, Industrial networks, Ethernet Networks)
Field Devices (Computers, M580 PAC, M580 HSBY, HMIs, Sensors, etc.)
Electrical and Control Drawings (field I/O, power distribution, etc.)
Sequence of Operation writing proficiency
P&ID Loop Control
Derived Function Block (development and application)
Derived Data Type Management
Change management and rev control
Commissioning and Test Script proficiency
Capable of troubleshooting PLC Code
Familiarity with SCADA and/or HMI platforms

Responsibilities

Develop building process control logic in EcoStruxure Control Expert (formerly known as Unity Pro) for M580 HSBY PACs using Customer Design Standards, Derived Data Type (DDT) Lists, standard library of Derived Function Block (DFB), and Sequence of Operations (SOOs).
Update DDT lists based on final SOO and logic development.
Design applications using the standard DFBs as building blocks using existing Customer applications as templates for the program structure.
Attend internal and customer design meetings to review programs and SOO documents.
Collaborate and succeed within a diverse global team.
Ensure adherence to Project Playbook and Version Control Processes.
Tune PID loops.
Understand and be able to explain data structures, logic structures, and DFBs developed for program wide use.
Use QA/QC tools and processes.