Control Engineer

Woodgrain; Fruitland (ID); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodgrain in Fruitland, Idaho is seeking a Controls Engineer to plan, oversee, and coordinate development, design, and commissioning of PLC-based automated control systems in an industrial plant. You will partner with mechanical engineers and plant managers to deliver robust control solutions and ensure safety, reliability, and power management across systems.

You may lead projects, provide field service, and perform on-site commissioning; travel to other sites as needed (up to 10%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is desirable.
• 5+ years designing control systems and instrumentation for industrial applications.
• Experience with PLC programming, HMI development, and panel design.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Write PLC code for company standard systems using Siemens hardware.
• Design automation, power management, HMIs, and safety features.
• Perform on-site system commissioning and customer training as needed.
• Travel to client sites to support installations and start-ups (up to 10%).
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and plant managers on project execution.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI software

Automation systems design

Power management systems

Team leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Safety practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Siemens PLC

Workshop CTI

Job description

Work Environment:

This position will be based in Fruitland, Idaho, but will be able to work from the Meridian, Idaho office 1-2 days per week.

Job Summary:

The Controls Engineer will plan, oversee and coordinate activities concerned with development, design, construction, modification, maintenance of equipment and machinery in an industrial plant. They will partner with mechanical engineers, line and plant managers, to design, develop, and commission PLC based automated control systems. They will also provide field service systems integration and technical consultation for customers in the areas of system design, programming, installation, start-up, maintenance, repair, training and modification of automated control systems and power management systems. Systems will include controls, interfaces, motor control centers, diagnostics, and safety elements. Must be able to take suggestions and direction from multiple sources and select the best practices from all to produce the most effective system. This position must be comfortable leading people and assuming the role of Project Manager when project demands this skill set.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Write PLC code for company standard systems. Siemens and Workshop for CTI are most common.
• Knowledge and understanding of best practices for design of automation systems, power management systems, human-machine interface software, PLC programming, etc.
• Knowledge and practice of safety precautions related to working with automation systems. Verify that peripheral equipment is in place, safe to operate, and functional. Interpret and understand mechanical sequence, control drawings, and write ladder logic.
• Check for correct wiring of interfaces to peripheral equipment.
• Design easy-to-navigate HMI interfaces. Siemens are most common.
• Provide on-site system commissioning support as required. (Will need to travel to other sites)
• Test newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of specifications.
• Must be able to actively work with all levels of management and plant personnel.
• Write PLC code for company standard systems. Siemens and Workshop for CTI are most common.
• Knowledge and understanding of best practices for design of automation systems, power management systems, human-machine interface software, PLC programming, etc.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science is desirable.
• 5 years working with PLC’s and Control Systems, 3 years electrical trouble shooting, down to major component/module. Similar experience using HMI’s.
• Experience designing control systems, panels and instrumentation and motor controls for industrial application
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and leadership.
• Commitment to working in a team oriented and continuous improvement environment.
• Ability to define and analyze problems, evaluating relevant facts and develop effective solutions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment are representative of a typical office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Travel:

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.