Controls Engineer II
About The Position
The Controls Engineer II develops and implements automation solutions for 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 position supports automated manufacturing processes and involves PLC, HMI/SCADA, control panel, and commissioning activities. The engineer also manages project deliverables and supports system turnover to customers through documentation, testing, and technical communication.
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
