Lead Control Systems Engineer
About The Position
Works directly with customers to define functional requirements and design, configure, commission and qualify control systems. This role involves owning and leading projects with small to medium-sized teams, assisting the Project Manager with scope changes, and demonstrating a strong understanding of project scope and schedule. The engineer will translate functional requirements into system configurations, design control system network architectures and strategies, and serve as a technical contact for customers. A firm competency in one or more control systems platforms or industrial processes is expected, along with the ability to adapt to new technologies.
Requirements
- 2-8 years of experience in automation
- Experience in a controls platform, preferred systems below: Rockwell Controllogix, Rockwell PlantPAx, Rockwell FactoryTalk View/Studio, Emerson DeltaV
- Experience on other control system platforms
- Thorough understanding of control system design and coding
- Self-motivated, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working with people
- B.S. in Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering or Engineering Technology or related degree
Responsibilities
- Owns and leads projects with small to medium sized teams for projects.
- Assists Project Manager in identifying changes in project scope and developing change orders.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the project scope and schedule.
- Translates functional requirements to system configuration.
- Designs control systems’ network architectures and control strategies.
- Serves as a technical contact for customers.
- Has a firm competency of one or more control systems platforms or industrial processes.
- Adapts to new technologies by applying learned concepts and functionality.
- Interfacing with the clients in design meetings and conference calls
- Working with the project team leading less experienced engineers and taking direction from the project manager or lead engineer
- Programming controllers with Rockwell and Siemens
- Designing electrical control cabinets and panels
- Testing the system configuration to verify functions
- Travel to client site for project meetings
- Travel to client site for system commissioning
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, and unlimited personal time
- Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support
- Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
