Control System Engineer/Technical Architect Old San Juan, PR

ESR Healthcare; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Control System Engineer/Technical Architect to lead automation projects in a dynamic environment. This role involves extensive understanding of industrial automation and control systems, focusing on the design and development of control solutions. You will be responsible for onsite support, troubleshooting, and ensuring the smooth operation of control systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, particularly in operating VMCs and Lathe Machines, while also demonstrating excellent communication abilities. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and expertise in the automation field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation and control systems.
• Ability to diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, or software issues.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control system solutions for automation projects.
• Provide onsite support for control systems installation and troubleshooting.

Skills

Industrial Automation

Control Systems

VMC Operation

Lathe Machines Operation

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Troubleshooting

Workplace Safety Protocols

Communication Protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation and Control System

Tools

Allen Bradley

APT

ELAU PLC

SCADA

HMI

Ignition SCADA

SQL Server

Job description

Control System Engineer/Technical Architect
Old San Juan, PR

Experience level: Mid-senior
Experience required: 5 Years
Education level: Bachelor’s degree
Job function: Information Technology
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Pay rate: View hourly payrate
Total position: 1
Relocation assistance: No
Visa sponsorship eligibility: No
Please Note: The Location for this Job is: Puerto Rico, United States

Job Summary
• Extensive understanding of industrial automation and control systems.
• Experience in operating and setting up VMCs (a type of milling machine), Lathe Machines.
• Understanding of cutting tools, tool selection, and tool management.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of routine maintenance practices for VMCs (a type of milling machine), Lathe Machines.
• Ability to diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, or software issues.
• Understanding of workplace safety protocols and machine operation safety.
• Write and debug control software using programming languages such as Allen Bradly, APT, ELAU PLC, SCADA, HMI, or other automation tools.
• Configure and program controllers and associated devices for specific applications.
• Experience with integration of HMI application with Control systems like PLCs, Historian products and integration with MES and Business layer applications using edge technologies like MQTT protocol, web services etc.
• Worked on different communication protocols and OPC DA drivers, OPC UA for plant floor connectivity. Integration with enterprise layer i.e. MES systems or Enterprise database connectivity.
• Experience of application set up, installation & configuration.
• Experience with SAT/FAT (testing) & commissioning of control system.
• Experience with control system application Upgrades & Migrations.
• Experience of control system project execution in pharma domain.

Must have:
• Extensive understanding of industrial automation and control systems.
• Experience in operating and setting up VMCs (a type of milling machine), Lathe Machines.

Good to have:
• Knowledge of Ignition SCADA, KPI dashboards/reporting.
• Web based data integration.
• Microsoft .NET, Database (SQL Server).

Responsibilities:
• Focus on Controls and Automation projects to support installation of new Controls systems components and upgrade of existing Control systems.
• Design & development of control system solution.
• Requirement Understanding, Design & development of control systems, plant engineering, Control & Automation site support.
• Onsite support for Allen Bradly, APT, ELAU PLC and online debugging, FAT, SAT, controls and automation related troubleshooting, code modifications in PLCs & HMIs, Onshore coordination with engineering team during validation cycle.
• Testing support & Project execution on shop floor and project documentation, project status reporting.
• Being the onsite control engineer, need to review offshore work of a team of 4-5 at offshore.
• Must have very good written and verbal communication skills.

Education:
B.E./B. Tech./MCA (Instrumentation and Control System)