Senior Controls Engineer

Cates Control Systems, Inc.•Wylie, TX

2d•$120 - $145

About The Position

Are you ready to bring excitement and innovation to the world of automation controls engineering? Look no further! We’re seeking a talented individual to join our family-friendly team where fun meets cutting-edge technology. Cates Controls Systems is headquartered in Wylie, TX, and is looking to hire a Senior Controls Engineer. Joining the Cates team is both challenging and rewarding. You will become an important member of a very talented and dynamic team within our industry. Why Join Us? · Work with an innovative, growing team in automation and controls · Contribute to exciting, diverse projects in industries like food, beverage, and manufacturing · Thrive in a values-driven company culture that puts people first · Opportunity for leadership, innovation, and continuous learning Job Purpose: As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will lead project execution from concept to commissioning for a wide range of automation systems. You’ll be hands-on in designing, programming, implementing, and optimizing control and MES systems—while mentoring junior engineers and guiding teams through complex automation challenges. More About Us Cates Control Systems was founded over 40 years ago and is an award-winning systems integration company that partners with manufacturing firms to develop and implement automation solutions to increase production, improve quality and reduce costs. Our customers are extremely diverse and spread all over North America (and a few internationally). Our customers make roofing shingles, fry potato chips, roast coffee, process poultry and beef, distill water, bottle apple juice, and ship all over the world. Cates is committed to delivering quality solutions that we stand behind through service and support. Our vision is to positively impact the lives of others. We are a fun, friendly company with a strong family atmosphere and 12 core principles that guide us at every step in our success. Our culture is firmly rooted in the values of honesty, integrity, commitment, and reliability. To learn more about Cates, please visit us at www.cates.com.

Requirements

BS Degree in Engineering or equivalent in Automation experience plus ten years of experience
Multiple Major Automation Provider Certifications or Professional Engineer
Leadership Training
Ability to lead teams
Communication
Demonstrate mastery of Automation programming software
Read and modify electrical schematics, PFDs, and P&IDs
Strong communications skills and ability to incorporate high performance teams of diverse individuals
Can set the direction for an entire project team
Excellent customer service skills with a proven record of high client satisfaction
Requires only periodic direction from the Project Manager
Demonstrate strong communication with colleagues, management, and customers
Completes tasks on schedule
Complies with the rules, procedures, and policies as delivered by the organization
Get the appropriate colleague, manager, or customer involved to resolve issues early on in the development process
RS Logix
Wonderware System Platform
Rockwell FactoryTalk View Studio
OSHA
NEC / UL 508A
VFD Setup (A-B, Yaskawa, Mitsubishi, etc.)
AutoCAD

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge and implementation of Business Intelligence systems; i.e. Wonderware System Platform, Inductive Automation, Dashboard programming, etc.
Database Development and Design.
SQL Query Optimization.
Data Modeling and Database Administration.
Troubleshooting and Debugging SQL Code and stored procedures.
Proficiency in SQL Programming.
Strong Knowledge of Database Management Systems (DBMS)
Data Analysis and Reporting.
Demonstrates knowledge and implementation of design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks.
Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses.
Identify changes in scope and notify Project Manager in a timely manner
Assist in the design of control systems (I/O and Motor lists, P&IDs, etc.)
Develop approaches to solve problems, handle customer demands, changes and complaints
Guide less experienced employees technically
Contribute a broad technical competence to the team, along with superior communication, correspondence, and mediation skills
Assist in managing project’s resources, schedule, budget, and scope
Provides input and resolves issues during the Estimating and Fabrication processes
Create Functional Requirements Specification documents with the corresponding FAT and SAT plans
Develop MES systems and procedures for customers to help meet their needs.
Design and develop database structures and systems to integrate into control and process systems.
This position will require about 50% travel, both domestic and international.
Solve problems and learn quickly
Provide technical competence during project execution
Help in the design and implementation of control systems