Controls Engineer II
About The Position
The Controls Engineer II develops and implements automation solutions supporting capital projects and manufacturing operations. Working with clients, vendors, project stakeholders, and Control System Integration Practice teams, the engineer designs, configures, tests, commissions, and starts up integrated control systems. The role applies technical expertise across PLC, HMI/SCADA, control panel, and commissioning activities to help clients improve performance and deliver automated manufacturing processes. The position includes creating automation designs and project documentation, configuring software and hardware, programming PLC and HMI/SCADA systems, troubleshooting in manufacturing environments, and managing engineering deliverables to agreed schedules, scopes, and client expectations. It also coordinates site installation and start-up support, validates and commissions facility systems, and supports system turnover through documentation, testing, and technical communication. The role involves travel for project needs, including installation and start-up activities, client and company meetings, training, seminars, forums, and conventions. Compensation is listed as $115,000–$130,000; final compensation may vary based on qualifications and geographic location.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of direct controls engineering experience with automated processes or system integration in food, beverage, consumer health product, or other industrial manufacturing environments.
- Experience creating and designing automation control systems, including PLC and SCADA systems.
- Working knowledge of industrial control panel design and fabrication, instrumentation and controls, and engineering documentation such as P&IDs and process flow diagrams.
- Experience with field instrumentation, control system installation, and configuration.
- Ability to travel for project requirements, including installation and start-up activities, client and company meetings, trainings, seminars, forums, and conventions.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering, or a similar technical field.
- Familiarity with machine safety applications, electrical power distribution, and control panel design.
- Experience generating reports and conducting group presentations for technical audiences.
Responsibilities
- Develop automation solutions through design specifications, software configuration, testing, commissioning, and start-up activities.
- Design automation control systems and create project documentation and drawings that meet client requirements.
- Program PLCs and HMI/SCADA systems, including Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, FactoryTalk, Cimplicity, Wonderware, and Ignition platforms.
- Configure software and hardware packages according to client design specifications.
- Diagnose automation problems and support troubleshooting in high-intensity manufacturing environments.
- Communicate project progress, risks, and technical updates to stakeholders throughout the engagement.
- Manage engineering project deliverables to agreed schedule, scope, and client expectations.
- Coordinate site construction, installation, and start-up support for integrated control systems.
- Validate and commission facility systems using established execution protocols.
- Support successful system turnover to customers through clear documentation, testing, and technical communication.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
