Automation & Controls Engineer

Salas O’Brien, Inc.; Richardson, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs and EAP

Job summary

Salas O’Brien, Inc. in Richardson, TX is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to design automation systems for heavy industrial projects nationwide.

You will collaborate with a team of engineers to deliver instrumentation, control panels, PLC/HMI programming, and on-site start-ups. The role requires a bachelor's in electrical engineering or related field and 2–10 years' experience in instrumentation design and controls, with expertise on Allen Bradley, Wonderware, Ignition, and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2–10 years of instrumentation design and/or controls experience.
• PLC and HMI programming on the Allen Bradley platform is required.
• Wonderware and Ignition experience required.
• AutoCAD experience required.
• Willing to travel up to 30%.
• Multi-discipline project leadership experience.
• Able to identify and provide reliable solutions for technical issues to ensure customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Instrumentation design on projects for new plants and upgrades.
• Design and develop control panels for industrial systems and manufacturing operations.
• Design, maintain, and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs.
• PLC and HMI programming for various plant processes.
• On-site inspections and commissioning of plant controls systems.
• Guide the work of Designers on the project team and review others’ work.
• Assist in business development with technical scope, budget, and scheduling information.
• Establish industry ties at the technical and professional level.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Instrumentation design

Control panel design

AutoCAD

Wonderware

Ignition

Allen Bradley

Siemens Step7

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

2-10 years instrumentation/controls experience

Tools

Red Lion

Crimson

Job description

Our office inRichardson, TXis looking for an Automation & ControlsEngineer whowill 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 need someone to design automation and controls systemsfor heavy industrial projects.

Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• 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 their 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 of the position by management

Your Background

To succeed in this role, you need to meet the following basic requirements:

• Bachelor’sdegree inelectrical engineering or computer science
• 2-10 years of experience ininstrumentationdesign and/or controls
• Specific experience in instrumentation and controls design in a manufacturing setting
• PLC and HMI programming experienceon the Allen Bradley platform (Required)
• Wonderware and Ignition experience (Required)
• Red Lion, Crimson and Simatic step7 (Siemens) knowledge is a plus
• AutoCADexperience(Required)
• Willingto 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

This role is also eligible forperformance-basedbonusesand a comprehensiveU.S. basedbenefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employeeassistanceresources

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here .

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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

2-10 years of experience in instrumentation design and/or controls