Automation & Controls Designer — Panel & PLC Systems

Camp.us; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with company matching

Paid Trainings & Certifications

Paid Leave & Holidays

Job summary

Taurus Power and Controls, part of Pacific Northern Environmental LLC, seeks an Automation and Controls Designer to develop industrial control panels, select components, and prepare technical docs to meet client specs. You’ll interface with manufacturing and may assist with testing and programming for a variety of industrial and water/wastewater projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering and project teams, thorough documentation, and hands-on support during panel construction

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technical degree in Automation, Electrical Systems, or similar related field, or equivalent professional experience in the field of automation and controls design.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and industrial control panel design.
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs.
• Understanding of PLC I/O schematics and relay logic.
• Understanding of motor control / VFD circuits.
• Experience with current versions of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Flexibility for prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Ability to work both alone and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Consult with engineering management and project management teams for clear understanding of assignments.
• Review and interpret contract specifications & drawings to comprehend project scopes.
• Select suitable part numbers for components to meet integration requirements.
• Develop control panel BOM.
• Create instrumentation schedules compliant with specifications.
• Collaborate with the CAD department on control panel layout design, thermal requirements, and electrical/control schematics.
• Conduct thorough reviews of CAD drawing sets, submittals, and OMs (Operational manuals).
• Produce instrument data sheets, calibration sheets, control panel test forms for FAT/ORT/PAT.
• Draft RFIs and change orders as needed.
• Provide technical assistance during panel construction, responding to inquiries from the shop floor.

Skills

P&IDs reading

PLC I/O schematics

Motor control / VFDs

Electrical systems design

Office & Adobe

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Automation related field

Equivalent professional experience in automation and controls

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Taurus Power and Controls, part of Pacific Northern Environmental LLC, seeks an Automation and Controls Designer to develop industrial control panels, select components, and prepare technical docs to meet client specs. You’ll interface with manufacturing and may assist with testing and programming for a variety of industrial and water/wastewater projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering and project teams, thorough documentation, and hands-on support during panel construction