Controls Engineer I

Prime Controls•Lewisville, TX

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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 nationwide from its Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the United States. The company has more than 1,000 employees and aims to deliver high-quality professional services while prioritizing employee well-being. The Controls Engineer I assists with system integration projects, including 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. The posting’s overview refers to the position as Automation Specialist I. The role involves interpreting diagrams and documentation, communicating with customers about project objectives and preferences, developing control-panel requirements and PLC/HMI solutions, and testing and commissioning installed systems. It may also include customer training, working with manufacturers and vendors to diagnose and resolve issues, collaborating on design problems, and responding to service calls.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in the architectural, engineering, or construction (AEC) industry or a similar field.
Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related bachelor’s discipline; a related Technical College degree or equivalent industrial controls experience is also accepted.

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 objectives and preferences.
Develop bills of materials (BOMs), I/O lists, and requirements for control panels.
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 observe functionality and confirm programs work as designed.
Troubleshoot startup problems related to drawings, customer changes, instrumentation specifications, and 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.
Identify parts and components for PLC, network, computer, and software components.
Develop and assemble documentation and user manuals during the development process.