Level 2/3 Control Systems Engineer - Phoenix
About The Position
Control Systems Engineers analyze user requirements and the design of process and/or mechanical equipment to design automation systems that control the process or machine in the desired manner. The engineer uses knowledge and experience in instrumentation, control valves, Motors/VFDs, control system electrical design, and PLC/DCS programming to deliver an automation system that meets the user’s needs utilizing the minimum essential design. Control Systems Engineers demonstrate: High integrity A willingness to go beyond the ordinary to meet and exceed client expectations A desire for continual challenge and development, and excellent written and verbal communication skills
Requirements
- Degreed in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar), Computer Science, or similar scientific / technical field
- 3-5 years of experience in a similar engineering role
- At least 3-5 years’ experience with one or more of the following platforms: Allen Bradley PLC5, SLC500, MicroLogix, ControlLogix Siemens S7, PCS7 Emerson DeltaV, Ovation, Provox Novatech D/3 Honeywell Experion Foxboro I/A
- HMI/SCADA configuration experience with one or more of the following platforms: Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation Inductive Automation Wonderware Siemens iFix Iconics
- Historian and/or data analytics experience with one or more of the following platforms: OSIsoft PI PTC Thingworx Inductive Automation Ignition Aspentech Rockwell Automation Siemens Wonderware
- Experience in the application of instrumentation, control valves, motors, VFDs and coordinated drive systems
- Current working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) with the ability to locate solutions to code questions
Nice To Haves
- Certified professional engineer
- Some experience in electrical design of Electrical Panels, I/O systems, Motor/VFD/Motion/Robotic Controls, and Ethernet-based networks
- Field experience troubleshooting electrical controls problems in an industrial environment
- Industry experience in Food and Beverage, Chemical, Pharma, Semiconductor, Water & Wastewater, Refining, Pulp and Paper, Oil/Gas Pipeline, Power Generation, Electrical Transmission & Distribution, Material Handling, or Packaging
Responsibilities
- Develop control specification (control narratives) documentation based on User Requirements
- Participates in initial feasibility studies for proposed projects, resulting in a feasibility-level cost estimate and supporting documentation for the project
- Mark-up Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for instrumentation and controls related changes and review drawings from the drafting team
- Design low-voltage (up to 480V) electrical controls drawings, panel drawings, loop sheets, I/O drawings, and network drawings and review drawings from the drafting team
- Develop programs for Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and/or oversee the program development done by others
- Human-Machine Interface (HMI) development and SCADA configuration
- Historian configuration
- Execute testing plans for DCS and PLC programs to effectively test all aspects of a new program or program changes
- Simulate the DCS/PLC program and test the system using the testing plan
- Oversee electrical controls construction at the client’s site and verify that the system is being installed as designed – provide technical support to the construction effort
- Perform I/O checkout on the installed control system and document the checkout results
- Provide post-commissioning support to the client’s operations, engineering, and maintenance personnel
- Travel to the client’s site as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
