Controls Engineer

Smiths Group•Avery Creek, NC

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, development, programming, commissioning, and support of industrial control systems and control panels used in manufacturing, process, and automation environments. This role will lead the implementation of PLC, HMI, SCADA, VFD, and industrial networking solutions utilizing Siemens, Emerson, ABB, and Allen-Bradley (et al) platforms. The engineer will work closely with customers, sales, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver reliable, safe, and compliant automation solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
Equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience may be considered
3+ years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering
Hands-on programming and troubleshooting multiple platforms of PLCs.
HMI/SCADA Development
CAD experience, such as AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
Troubleshooting of electrical and automation systems.
Electrical safety and lockout/tagout procedures

Nice To Haves

UL 508A control panel design experience

Responsibilities

Design industrial control panels in accordance with UL 508A, UL698A, NEC and applicable customer standards.
Create and maintain panel layouts, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and bill of materials using Solidworks, Draftsight, EPLAN, ERP or similar software.
Specify and select components including PLCs, HMIs, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Motor starters, Safety relays, I/O devices, and Industrial networking equipment.
Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs utilizing Siemens S7-1200, S7-1500, ET200 platforms (TIA Portal), Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix (Studio 5000 / RSLogix), Emerson PACSystems and process automation platforms, and ABB AC500 and distributed control technologies.
Promote safety, continuous improvement, and LEAN problem-solving practices.
Develop HMI and SCADA applications using Siemens WinCC, Rockwell FactoryTalk View, Emerson Operator Interface Solutions, and ABB Automation Builder and visualization platforms.
Implement process control strategies including PID loops, sequencing, interlocks, alarming, and safety functions.
Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication networks including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, Profibus, and OPC UA.
Integrate PLCs with SCADA systems, MES systems, and third-party automation equipment.
Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
Lead startup and commissioning activities at customer facilities.
Troubleshoot electrical and automation systems during installation and production startup.
Validate system performance against customer specifications and design requirements.
Develop test procedures and commissioning documentation.