Controls Engineer

Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company•,

57d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way. Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Requirements

Minimum five years of machine controls or packaging experience in the pulp and paper industries.
Proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLC programming software (RS Logix, Studio 5000).
Ability to develop a PLC program from scratch or customize a program based on customer specific templates.
Must have flexibility in programming style to adapt to customer standards
Proficiency in FactoryTalk HMI development.
Experience designing controls system networks using Ethernet, ControlNet, and DeviceNet
Experience designing, programming, and configuring Variable Frequency Drive systems, specifically Rockwell hardware.
Minimum Two-Year Degree in an electrical technology field, Four-Year Degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
Experience designing, programming, and configuring servo systems, specifically Rockwell hardware.
Knowledge of Safety Control Systems.
Experience as a control engineering lead for large capital projects.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an Engineering field.
Five years’ experience as a Project Lead in the Good and Dairy Industries working for a manufacturer or an engineering consultant.
Proficiency in using engineering tools and software to: Develop project schedules and track progress against milestones and deadlines, Develop project budgets and track status, Manage project meeting notes and follow-up lists.
Flexibility and willingness to work on various projects and tasks, embracing new challenges with enthusiasm.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to drive projects forward.

Nice To Haves

Experience in configuring and programming Fanuc robotic systems is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

Assist our engineering teams in various phases of project development, from concept design to implementation and testing.
Ensure project team members create deliverables that meet or exceed the customer’s expectations and standards.
Own issues and drive them to resolution with internal and external customers.
Work independently but be quick to ask questions and draw upon the best internal, customer, and industry resources to meet customer requirements accurately and efficiently.
Build and maintain healthy, long term, professional relationships with coworkers, customers, suppliers, and industry partners.
Maintain excellent composure, especially under pressure.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and progress reports.
Communicate effectively in person and in writing to keep customers, contractors, and ZSI project team well informed of pertinent information in a timely manner.
Assumes responsibility for filling in gaps in customer communication.
Foster an environment where new ideas are discussed and developed collaboratively.
Help others overcome resistance to change.
Be dedicated to creating solutions to customers' problems.
Supports projects from conception to commissioning.
Develop a site-presence for local clients and to build a team of local support which will foster client relationships.
Act as the single point contact for projects.
Manage engineering scope, cost and schedule to deliver efficient, high quality projects in a timely fashion.
Proactively identify issues or risk items and work with customer and Salas O’Brien resources to resolve in a timely manner.
Communicate in person and in writing to keep customers, contractors, and Salas O’Brien project team well informed of pertinent information in a timely manner.
Work independently, but be quick to ask questions and draw upon the best Salas O’Brien, customer, and industry resources to complete work accurately and efficiently.
Actively expand knowledge and abilities to address challenges.
Dynamically pursue the proper training and other tools as necessary.
Set aggressive goals and make every effort to succeed.
Have a strong willingness and ability to communicate, cooperate, and work with co-workers, supervisors, and customers.
Build and maintain healthy, long term, professional relationships with coworkers and customers.
Contribute to a positive, dynamic workplace that is energizing and enjoyable to work in.
Place high priority on helping others resolve issues that inevitably arise in the business environment.
Propose new ideas when there is a need for better methods and alternatives.
Contribute to an environment where new ideas are discussed and developed collaboratively.
Consistently work in a safe manner at Salas O’Brien and customer sites.
Maintain a high level of technical expertise in the “Knowledge / Experience” areas listed above.
Have a thorough understanding of how to execute projects quickly and efficiently.
Identify barriers and request necessary resources to work efficiently.
Develop high quality, accurate deliverables.
Have a strong desire to work and keep very well informed on project status.
Seek to understand at a higher level.
Have an understanding of an engineering work process and history of developing solutions with a documented mathematical basis during the concept phase.