Controls Engineer

MAYEKAWA USA INC; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial refrigeration is seeking an entry-level controls engineer to design control systems, produce electrical design documents, and write PLC software. Ideal candidates will have a BSEE or equivalent and proficiency in Allen Bradley programming. Additional experience in the industrial refrigeration market and familiarity with modern revision control systems are desired. This is a full-time position based in Katy, Texas, with up to 30% travel required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Allen Bradley programming software (Studio5000 PLC programming, FactoryTalk HMI programming).
• Experience in controls engineering in the industrial refrigeration market is desired.
• Proficient with modern revision control systems (git, Copia).

Responsibilities

• Control system design for industrial refrigeration systems to specifications.
• Create electrical design documents from P&ID.
• Review electrical drawings for correctness.
• Produce Factory Acceptance Test documents.
• Write and modify existing PLC and HMI software.

Skills

Allen Bradley programming software

CodeSys

AutoCAD Electrical

Modbus

Ethernet/IP communication protocols

IP network configuration

Strong communication skills

Team work

Education

BSEE or equivalent technical degree in related STEM discipline

Tools

git

Copia

Job description

Responsibilities

• Control system design for industrial refrigeration systems to customer or internal specifications.
• Create electrical and control design documents (electrical layouts, wiring diagrams, system architecture, BOM, etc.) from P&ID.
• Review electrical drawings for correctness.
• Produce FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) documents.
• Write new and modify existing PLC software and HMI software.
• Coordinate with customers to integrate PLC software with customer DCS/SCADA.
• Provide customer support on existing installations.
• Commissioning and startup support at customer sites as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Allen Bradley programming software (Studio5000 PLC programming, FactoryTalk HMI programming).
• Proficiency with CodeSys, Siemens TIA Portal, Ignition, optional.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Knowledge of Modbus and Ethernet/IP communication protocols.
• Knowledge of basic IP network configuration.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Proactive, positive, professional, team-minded, and self-motivating.
• Must be able to travel up to 30% annually.

Education and Experience

• BSEE, or Equivalent technical degree w/experience, in related STEM discipline required.
• Experience in controls engineering in the industrial refrigeration market is desired.
• Experience with modern revision control systems (git, Copia, etc) desired.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Engineering and Manufacturing

Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing