Controls Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller•St. Louis, MO

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

When you join Design Group as a Controls Engineer, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. Design Group is widely known as an industry leader, recognized as a top system integrator, ranking #7 in the 2023 System Integrator Giants; as a Rockwell Platinum Integrator, the highest designation given to Rockwell partners; and as an Ignition Enterprise Premier Integrator. As a part of this team, you will learn from industry leading experts and may even have the chance to be an active participant in industry events like the Ignition Build-A-Thon which Design Group won in 2023! In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Control System Integration Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

Requirements

A track record of proficiency in control systems, troubleshooting, and high intensity environments
A minimum of three years of direct experience as a controls engineer working on automated processes/system integration in a food, beverage, consumer health product, or other industrial manufacturing environment
Experience in creating and designing automation controls systems (PLC, SCADA)
A general understanding of industrial control panel design and fabrication (UL508A)
A general understanding of instrumentation and controls (I&C)
A solid understanding of engineering documentation (P&IDs, process flow diagram, standard operating procedures)
Experience with field instrumentation, control system installation, and configuration
Familiarity with machine safety applications, electrical power distribution, and control panel design
Proficiency in written and verbal technical communication, including generating reports and conducting group presentations
A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering or similar technical field (preferred)

Responsibilities

Develop automation solutions by designing control systems, creating project documentation and drawings.
Interface with project teams, clients and vendors.
Program PLCs (Rockwell) and HMIs (i.e. FactoryTalk, Cimplicity, Wonderware, Ignition)
Communicate plan progress to project stakeholders
Manage project deliverables to agreed budget, schedule and scope
Support site installation, checkout and start-up of automated manufacturing processes
Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team