Automation & Controls Engineer

Salas O'Brien; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development support

Job summary

Salas O'Brien is hiring an Automation & Controls Engineer for their Richardson, TX office. The engineer will design and develop automation and controls systems for heavy industrial projects. Responsibilities include instrumentation design, PLC and HMI programming, and guiding the project team. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and have 2-10 years of relevant experience. The role offers benefits like medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2-10 years of experience in instrumentation design and/or controls.
• Specific experience in instrumentation and controls design in a manufacturing setting.
• Willing to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Design instrumentation and control panels for industrial systems.
• Perform on-site commissioning and troubleshooting of plant systems.
• Guide and review the work of Designers on the project team.

Skills

Instrumentation design

PLC programming

HMI programming

AutoCAD

Wonderware

Ignition

Problem solving

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

AutoCAD

Red Lion

Siemens Simatic Step7

Job description

Automation & Controls Engineer

Our office in Richardson, TX is looking for an Automation & Controls Engineer who will collaborate with a broader team of engineering professionals to provide engineering services on complex capital improvement projects for industrial and manufacturing clients across the country. Specifically, we want someone to design automation and controls systems for heavy industrial projects.

Specific Responsibilities

• Instrumentation design on projects for new plants and existing plant upgrades
• Design and develop control panels for industrial systems and manufacturing operations
• Design, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment and plants that use Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s)
• PLC and HMI programming for various types of plant processes
• Work with other project team members to foster a continuous learning environment
• Participate in on-site systems and facilities inspections for customers
• Perform on-site commissioning and start‑ups of plant controls systems
• Guide the work of Designers on the project team
• Review and check the work of others on the project team
• Be able to analyze plant processes and help make improvements based on knowledge of electronics, engineering, and mechanics
• Support business development and proposal efforts providing technical scope, budget, and scheduling information
• Begin to establish industry ties at the technical, professional, and commercial level
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned or deemed appropriate by management

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer science
• 2‑10 years of experience in instrumentation design and/or controls
• Specific experience in instrumentation and controls design in a manufacturing setting
• PLC and HMI programming experience on the Allen Bradley platform (Required)
• Wonderware and Ignition experience (Required)
• Red Lion, Crimson and Simatic step7 (Siemens) knowledge is a plus
• AutoCAD experience (Required)
• Willing to travel, as needed (up to 30 %)
• Multi‑discipline project leadership experience
• Adaptable, striving to find creative solutions to problems as they arise and assist in the implementation process
• Able to identify and provide reliable solutions for technical issues to assure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the process

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants as required by law.