Controls Engineer

ControlsJobs; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Job summary

ControlsJobs in Charlotte, NC is seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer to design, configure, program, start up, and commission custom control systems for client specs.

The role includes FAT validation, on-site training, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and documentation, with emphasis on AB, Honeywell, SCADA, HMIs, and networked control systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of relevant engineering experience.
• Background in mechanical or electrical engineering with related education or certification.
• Strong PC skills and ability to learn proprietary software.
• Experience tuning control loops and interfacing with Ethernet networks.
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix and Honeywell HC900 is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Configure and program control systems for various applications.
• Validate and commission control systems during FAT and provide on-site training.
• Troubleshoot and reconfigure defective systems and perform maintenance.
• Draft documentation and contribute insights for system improvements.

Skills

Control systems

SCADA

HMI systems

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Honeywell HC900

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering background

Tools

Honeywell Experion HS

Redlion Crimson

Iconics

Job description

Join a leading organization dedicated to delivering top-notch engineering solutions as you step into the role of a Controls Engineer in Charlotte, NC. In this dynamic position, you'll leverage your expertise in control systems to configure, program, start up, and commission custom control systems designed to meet client specifications.

As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for:

• Configuring and programming control systems for various applications, including:
• Boiler and boiler plant control systems, both BMS and combustion control
• Kiln and furnace control systems
• Batch processes and SCADA systems
• HMI systems
• Interfacing with a range of hardware, including:
• Honeywell HC900 Controller
• Honeywell ControlEdge PLC
• Allen-Bradley PLCs and various other industrial controllers
• Utilizing and mastering software packages such as Honeywell Experion HS, Redlion Crimson, and Iconics to assist with control system design and testing.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to coordinate design and programming activities, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Validating and commissioning control systems during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and providing on-site training to customers.
• Performing troubleshooting and reconfiguration of defective systems and conducting scheduled maintenance and warranty work.
• Drafting documentation for assigned tasks and providing valuable insights for potential system improvements or modifications.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• A minimum of five years of relevant engineering experience.
• A background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, including 2-4 years of undergraduate education, associate's degree, or relevant certification.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the capacity to learn proprietary software.
• Experience tuning control loops to optimize system performance.
• Familiarity with Ethernet Network Systems and interfacing control systems to these networks.
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs, along with Honeywell HC900, is highly desirable.
• Experience with SCADA systems and HMIs, particularly Redlion and Iconics, will be advantageous.
• The ability to lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally move up to 70 pounds.

This role not only offers a chance to contribute to innovative projects but also comes with a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, and tuition reimbursement, among others.