Automation Controls Engineer - Senior Level

ESCO Group•Marion, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The position of Senior Automation Controls Engineer II will be part of ESCO Groups’ Automation Team and will be responsible for being a leading Senior resource for automation projects. As the Senior Automation Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical services alongside a highly technical team. You will represent ESCO Group as a technical and project management resource for clients to communicate project status, answer questions, and coordinate work. You will continuously improve programming skills by staying updated with the latest advancements in PLC, HMI, and data collection technology. You will effectively communicate programming vision and provide tools to other team members to ensure accurate, timely completion of project deliverables. You will communicate at all technical levels and coordinate directly with subcontractors, contractors, and clients as project work requires. You will create a structured approach to troubleshooting including diagnosing issues, analyzing root causes, and implementing effective resolutions. You will obtain a deeper understanding of various automation components, protocols, and systems used in the industry. You will have strong collaboration and mentoring capabilities with Senior, Level II, and Level I resources. You will be motivated and self-directed in the completion of project tasks. You will have excellent time management and organizational skills. You will travel to client sites and perform physical duties to implement, test, and commission automation systems.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of Allen-Bradley platforms (RSLogix5, RSLogix500, Studio5000, FactoryTalk View ME) and Aveva (Wonderware) InTouch is preferred.
Resourceful and show a high level of initiative.
Eager to learn and pursue opportunities to gain more knowledge of your role and the roles of your peers.
Adaptable and flexible.
Time management and organization.
Analytical Thinking.
Problem-solving mindset.
Professionalism and Integrity.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge is a journey you love to undertake. This includes technical knowledge and betterment of soft skills.
You will often work on multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and meeting deadlines.
You possess strong analytical skills to troubleshoot issues, optimize processes, and make data-driven decisions to improve system efficiency.
You have a proactive and solution-oriented mindset, seeking innovative approaches to solve problems and overcome obstacles.
You conduct yourself with professionalism, integrity, and a strong work ethic.
You demonstrate reliability, accountability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Responsibilities

Expertise programming and configuring programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human-machine interface (HMI) systems to control and monitor industrial processes.
Understanding of industrial controls networks.
Ability to read existing programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and generate a Controls Narrative.
Break down project scope into manageable tasks and effectively delegate work across the team.
Design, implement, and support automation solutions to improve performance and reliability.
Interpret P&IDs and convert to functional control logic based on process narratives.
Lead programming, testing, and commissioning activities for projects of varying complexity.
Develop and maintain PLC/HMI standards, objects, and reusable components.
Provide technical support during commissioning and post-project phases.
Perform delegated programming tasks according to process narrative and/or client specifications.
Lead internal and external acceptance testing processes with ownership of project deliverables.