Control Engineer

Automationtechies; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Controls Engineer to join their Dallas facility. This role involves designing and reviewing automation layouts, commissioning PLC controls, and collaborating with various engineering disciplines. You will also advise project teams and create training materials related to control systems. With a focus on modernized processing equipment, this position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values innovation and expertise in the food and pharmaceutical sectors. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to cutting-edge projects, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience programming PLC systems from scratch.
• Knowledge of system control panels and electrical installations.
• Experience in the food industry and continuous process environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and review automation and network layouts for equipment.
• Commission PLC controls and train operators on system controls.
• Advise sales and project teams on costing and design.

Skills

PLC Programming

Electrical Engineering

Communication Skills

Method Statements Creation

Risk Assessments

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SCADA

MES Systems

Job description

Commission PLC controls for food process, product handling and packaging equipment for a global company that builds innovative production machinery. They are seeking a Controls Engineer to work in their Dallas area facility. The company has been in business since 1950 and is a world leader in modernized processing equipment used in food, pharmaceutical, and other industries around the world.

Requires about 25% Travel to customer sites.

Job Responsibilities

• Design or Review automation and network design layouts of our equipment
• Commission PLC controls for food process, product handling and packaging equipment
• Work with other engineering disciplines (Mechanical) to deliver projects
• Advise and assist the Sales and Project teams to win new business (Advisor to costing, design and controls related questions to the project).
• Design training material or manuals as it relates to controls
• Design and/or supervise design of electrical or electronic control systems
• Design and/or supervise design of PLC, HMI and SCADA control systems
• Supervise electrical installations of partners
• Commission systems and train operators and plant engineers as it pertains to the equipment or system controls
• Travel about 25%
• Maintain current awareness of trends and techniques industry technology trends

Required Education and Experience

• Electrical engineer experience
• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience programming PLC systems from scratch (RedLion, Allen Bradley & Siemens)
• Knowledge of the workings of system control panels
• Experience in the food industry a plus
• Experience in a continuous process environment
• Evidence of creating Method Statements and Risk Assessments
• Experience using AutoCAD, preferred
• Experience with SCADA or MES system preferred
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

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