Control Engineer

Automationtechies; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Automationtechies is seeking an Experienced Controls Programmer to design, program, troubleshoot, and commission automation systems for customers across the United States. You will work on projects from concept through startup, collaborating with customers and engineers while expanding expertise in PLCs, HMIs, electrical systems, instrumentation, and process control.

You will develop PLC and HMI programs, design system architectures, and support field startups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering is required.
• Experience programming Allen-Bradley PLC5, SLC, or Logix platforms.
• Knowledge of EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, or similar networks.
• Experience with low-voltage electrical design and control panels.
• Strong instrumentation knowledge and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient in AutoCAD for electrical drawings and panel layouts.
• Ability to read P&IDs and electrical drawings and support field startups.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC and HMI programs for industrial automation systems.
• Design system architecture and low-voltage electrical systems.
• Program Allen-Bradley PLC5, SLC, and Logix platforms.
• Develop HMI applications using FactoryTalk View, Wonderware, Ignition, or similar platforms.
• Design electrical schematics, panel layouts, and pneumatic drawings using AutoCAD.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, electrical systems, instrumentation, VFDs, motors, relays, and control equipment.
• Configure and troubleshoot field instrumentation.
• Perform electrical I/O checkout and assist with field startups.
• Read and work from P&IDs and electrical drawings.
• Support machinery safety circuits and emergency-stop control systems.
• Work directly with customers to understand requirements and deliver automation solutions.
• Travel throughout the U.S. for project startups as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical design

Instrumentation

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC5/SLC/Logix

FactoryTalk View

Wonderware

Ignition

AutoCAD

Job description

Build the Systems Behind Modern Process Automation

Our client is seeking an Experienced Controls Programmer to design, program, troubleshoot, and commission automation systems for customers in the fluid process industry. This is an opportunity to work on projects from concept through startup, collaborate with customers and engineers, and expand your expertise across PLCs, HMIs, electrical systems, instrumentation, and process control.

What You’ll Do

• Develop PLC and HMI programs for industrial automation systems
• Design system architecture and low-voltage electrical systems
• Program Allen-Bradley PLC5, SLC, and Logix platforms
• Develop HMI applications using FactoryTalk View, Wonderware, Ignition, or similar platforms
• Design electrical schematics, panel layouts, and pneumatic drawings using AutoCAD
• Troubleshoot PLCs, electrical systems, instrumentation, VFDs, motors, relays, and control equipment
• Configure and troubleshoot field instrumentation
• Perform electrical I/O checkout and assist with field startups
• Read and work from P&IDs and electrical drawings
• Support machinery safety circuits and emergency-stop control systems
• Work directly with customers to understand requirements and deliver automation solutions
• Travel throughout the U.S. for project startups as needed

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
• PLC programming experience with Allen-Bradley PLC5, SLC, or Logix
• Knowledge of EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, or similar industrial networks
• Experience with low-voltage electrical design and control panels
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems using a Fluke meter
• Strong instrumentation knowledge
• AutoCAD experience creating electrical drawings and panel layouts
• Knowledge of motor controls, VFDs, transformers, relays, metering, and PLC systems
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Valid driver's license
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Experience That Gets You Noticed

Experience with any of the following is a plus:

• Allen-Bradley PowerFlex VFDs
• Food, beverage, or dairy processing
• Sanitary systems and CIP
• SQL Server or database applications
• PID loop design and tuning
• Process control
• Independent management of small capital projects

Why Join?

Our client is a turn-key automation and system integration firm working on challenging food, beverage, dairy, and process automation projects. You will be involved from initial customer discussions and system design through programming, in-house testing, and field commissioning.

You’ll work with a team of engineers on projects that combine PLC programming, HMI development, electrical design, instrumentation, process control, and field commissioning. The role offers opportunities to expand your technical skills while working on projects throughout the U.S.

Competitive salary and benefits include:

• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid holidaysPaid vacation

To comply with some state laws, the annual base salary range for this position has been provided. The range given is broad and should be considered as a guideline only. Our client will consider a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, the salaries of current employees in similar roles, and other factors when extending an offer.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. Hiring company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.