CONTROLS ENGINEER

W-Industries of Texas, LLC • Nederland, TX

27d • $75,000 - $92,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for designing and developing Industrial Automation Control systems, PLCs, HMIs, Robots, Drives and Motors.

Requirements

• Microsoft Windows operating system(s).
• MS Office Applications.
• Read and understand Electrical Engineering, P&IDs and general process specifications.
• Plant wide and industrial control system architecture.
• Safety within control system application.
• Strong/ clear written and verbal communication skills with internal team members and external clients.
• Self-motivated with desire to work autonomously.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Technical writing.
• General terminology within the Industrial Automation industrial sector, others sectors are a plus.
• Controller/ PLC programming (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and Siemens TIA Portal).
• HMI programming (Wonderware, Allen-Bradley, Wincc).
• Experience working on VFDs.
• Controller, I/O, communication module specification, configuration and wiring.
• Development of documentation (Functional Specification, Control Narrative, I/O List, Cause and Effect, Operations Manual, Testing Procedure).
• Knowledge of Network Architecture.
• Knowledge of multiple Control Communication Protocols – EthenetIP, Modbus, OPC/DA, OPC/UA, Profibus/net, CIP, DLR.
• Prosoft and other telecommunication gateway configuration.
• Specification, configuration and wiring of VFDs, Sensors, motors and cameras for the industrial automation segment.
• Control System Design.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on Metallurgy Manufacturing is a plus.
• Other controllers, HMIs and general programming languages are a plus.
• Robotics knowledge is a plus.
• License and Certifications is a plus, such as: Control Systems, Electrical, Computer, Industrial and System.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project is executed in accordance with the Control System Specification and Contract/PO and specifications.
• Establish and manage Control system development schedule with internal and external customers to meet the project schedule.
• Establish and manage project task / deliverables list with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify, obtain, and manage change orders, obtain necessary approvals before initiation of work, and inform internally and externally for CO processing.
• Analyse project feasibility, including material and labour.
• Development of Industrial Automation Control System Functional Specifications.
• Control System Design for Industrial Automation and capacity analysis.
• Development of PLC and HMI/ SCADA software applications compliant with customer/company specifications and/or applicable industry standards.
• Development / Execution of Test Procedures.
• Development of Operations Manuals.
• Onsite and Remote Support / Troubleshooting of system after installation.
• Coordination with project team for scheduling/ scope management and execution.
• Identify and communicate early on any issues and risks with customers, suppliers, and CSE. Drive resolution, keeping project on track when issues arise and communicating delays when necessary.
• Serve as single point of contact to management for all project information and status updates.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long term Disability insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• FSA and HSA
• PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior