Controls Programming Engineer

ControlsJobs • Charlotte, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a dynamic team in Charlotte, NC, as a professional interested in making a significant impact on custom control systems. This role is ideal for a skilled Controls Programming Engineer who excels in configuring, programming, and commissioning systems tailored to specific customer requirements. In this position, you will take ownership of various essential tasks, including: Configuring and programming control systems for boilers, chiller plants, kilns, furnaces, batch processes, SCADA systems, and HMIs. Working with a diverse range of hardware, including Honeywell HC900 Controller, Honeywell ControlEdge PLC, Allen-Bradley PLCs, and other industrial controllers. Utilizing industry-standard software suites such as Honeywell Experion HS, Redlion Crimson, and Iconics to achieve optimal operational performance. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless design and programming activities. Conducting thorough testing of control system configurations to validate effectiveness. Assisting in the validation and commissioning of control systems during factory acceptance tests (FAT). Delivering on-site training for customers to ensure they are well-equipped to use the systems effectively. Proactively suggesting improvements and modifications to systems to enhance functionality and performance. Supporting sales and proposal development initiatives to aid in securing new projects. Handling warranty work and completing necessary documentation for assigned tasks.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years of relevant experience in the controls engineering field.
• Two to four years of undergraduate coursework or an associate's degree in a related field, with preference given to Mechanical or Electrical Engineering candidates.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, with the ability to learn new software quickly.
• Expertise in tuning control loops to achieve specific control system requirements.
• Familiarity with using Digital Volt/Ohm Meters and transmitter simulators for troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Knowledge of Ethernet Network Systems and experience interfacing control systems with these networks.
• Proficient in the use of Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs in utility or process control environments, with Honeywell HC900 experience considered a plus.
• Strong skills with HMIs and SCADA systems, particularly with Redlion and Iconics applications.
• Capability to lift up to 35 pounds, with occasional lifting/moving capacity of up to 70 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Honeywell HC900 experience

Responsibilities

• Configuring and programming control systems for boilers, chiller plants, kilns, furnaces, batch processes, SCADA systems, and HMIs.
• Working with a diverse range of hardware, including Honeywell HC900 Controller, Honeywell ControlEdge PLC, Allen-Bradley PLCs, and other industrial controllers.
• Utilizing industry-standard software suites such as Honeywell Experion HS, Redlion Crimson, and Iconics to achieve optimal operational performance.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless design and programming activities.
• Conducting thorough testing of control system configurations to validate effectiveness.
• Assisting in the validation and commissioning of control systems during factory acceptance tests (FAT).
• Delivering on-site training for customers to ensure they are well-equipped to use the systems effectively.
• Proactively suggesting improvements and modifications to systems to enhance functionality and performance.
• Supporting sales and proposal development initiatives to aid in securing new projects.
• Handling warranty work and completing necessary documentation for assigned tasks.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• A 401(k) plan with employer matching up to 4% and immediate vesting
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, with supplemental options available
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement programs to support your professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree