Controls Engineer I
About The Position
Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned systems integration and I&C construction firm established in 2004. It provides industrial automation and control solutions to customers nationwide and has more than 1,000 employees. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices throughout the United States. In this role, identified in the position summary as Automation Specialist I, you will assist with system integration projects. Work includes identifying parts and components for PLC, network, computer, and software systems; programming PLCs and HMIs; testing program logic and installed equipment; troubleshooting software and system issues during startup; and preparing project documentation and user manuals.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in the architectural, engineering, or construction (AEC) industry or a similar field.
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related bachelor’s discipline; a related degree from a technical college; or equivalent industrial controls experience.
Nice To Haves
- 4 years of experience in the architectural, engineering, or construction (AEC) industry or a similar field.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret diagrams and documentation, and communicate with customers to understand their objectives and preferences.
- Develop bills of materials (BOMs), I/O lists, and control panel requirements.
- Develop PLC programs using Ladder, Function Block, and other languages.
- Develop human-machine interfaces (HMIs).
- Develop hardware and software test plans and write simulation logic to test PLC and HMI systems.
- Test installed systems to verify that they function as designed.
- Troubleshoot startup problems caused by incorrect drawings, changes in customer preferences, incorrect instrumentation specifications, or other technical issues.
- Diagnose and resolve software and hardware interface issues.
- Train customers to use and operate client-specific system integration software.
- Interface with software and application product manufacturers and vendors, particularly to diagnose and resolve problems.
- Work with others to address design problems as needed.
- May respond to service calls to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair programming and system failures.
Benefits
- Health coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account(s)
- Generous paid time off
- ESOP program
- Company events
- 401(k) matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
