Controls Engineer

TalentSource; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

TalentSource is seeking a Controls Engineer in Mishawaka, IN, onsite, to lead programming, documentation, and training for plant-wide instrumentation and control systems, including Wonderware/AVEVA or similar HMI software.

The role reports to the Maintenance and Engineering Manager in a fast-paced 24/7 operation and involves design, procurement, vendor interface, and project management to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor's or Technical degree in an engineering-related field preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot operational problems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to develop relationships with Production operators and management.
• Professional representative of the Controls Engineering team.
• Strong attention to details and follow-through on tasks and assignments.
• Experience with budgeting.
• Ability to understand PC based control systems with Microsoft and Allen Bradley.
• Ability to read equipment control and electrical schematics.
• Ability to program PLCs and GUI systems.
• Strong computer skills in Word, Excel, electronic mail and windows based programs.
• Knowledge of process control systems (i.e. utility controls; steam, water and air.)
• Ability to configure industrial machine controls, including AC/DC drives.
• Ability to walk up numerous flights of stairs, ladders and/or work in confined spaces in extreme conditions.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support Strategic Software Initiatives and plant and corporate rollouts relative to plant projects.
• Design and engineer controls and instrumentation.
• Design and engineer electrical systems in support of the process and utility system.
• Design and engineer the selection, procurement and installation of instruments and controls system.
• Assist plant or technical services personnel in troubleshooting operational problems from a controls engineering perspective.
• Assist in training of plant personnel on new and upgraded systems.
• Customize software solutions based on requirements.
• Perform all programming of the control system as required.
• Interface with vendors, construction administrators, and project team.
• Perform and document technical design reviews with other disciplines on the project team to produce the highest level of quality.
• Participate in contract administration.
• Manage and perform projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Time manage and prioritize tasks to achieve results within cost and schedule constraints.

Skills

Controllogix

RSLogix 5000

AOI blocks

Object-oriented programming

FactoryTalk SE

VBA scripting

Wonderware GUI

Wonderware Servers

Wonderware Historian

Dream Reports

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s or Technical degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Ethernet/IP

Stratix switches

Allen-Bradley PLCs

SQL Platform

Job description

Controls Engineer

Location: Mishawaka, IN (Onsite)

Salary: $85,000 - $100,000

Type: Direct Hire with Excellent Benefits

Our client is currently seeking a Controls Engineer with expertise in Wonderware/AVEVA or similar HMI software. Reporting to the Maintenance and Engineering Manager, the Controls Engineer is primarily responsible for the programming, documentation, training and knowledge of plant-wide instrumentation, controls and other strategic systems as well as the computer integration of the manufacturing process and equipment. They will be responsible for projects and facility support as assigned or identified. Additionally, the Controls Engineer will work closely with all manufacturing employees and management at a 24/7 operation experiencing a great deal of growth in a fast-paced environment and will oversee the following:

• Support Strategic Software Initiatives and plant and corporate rollouts relative to plant projects.
• Design and engineer controls and instrumentation.
• Design and engineer electrical systems in support of the process and utility system.
• Design and engineer the selection, procurement and installation of instruments and controls system.
• Assist plant or technical services personnel in troubleshooting operational problems from a controls engineering perspective.
• Assist in training of plant personnel on new and upgraded systems.
• Customize software solutions based on requirements.
• Perform all programming of the control system as required.
• Interface with vendors, construction administrators, and project team.
• Perform and document technical design reviews with other disciplines on the project team to produce the highest level of quality.
• Participate in contract administration.
• Manage and perform projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Time manage and prioritize tasks to achieve results within cost and schedule constraints.

Technical Knowledge Should Include:

• Controllogix processors
• Rslogix 5000 software
• AOI blocks programming
• Object-oriented programming
• Factory Talk SE
• VBA scripting
• Wonderware GUI
• Wonderware Servers
• Wonderware Historian
• Dream Reports programming

Electrical

• Electrical control
• Instrumentation
• Allen Bradley VFD's preferably 525 series
• Ethernet/IP background
• Load cells & Scale head
• Stratix managed switches
• AutoCad
• Electrical Circuiting
• Communication/Documentation
• Design panel & wiring layouts/diagrams
• Process Controls
• Project budgeting
• Manage projects & construction of instrumentation and control systems
• I/O loop testing & wire tracing
• SQL platform
• Mechanical Problem Solving/Troubleshooting
• Electrical Problem Solving/Troubleshooting
• Electrical Power systems
• Verbal & Written Communication
• Time Management
• SOP development
• Training Staff
• Process Improvements

Requirements Include:

• High School Diploma required. Bachelor's or Technical degree in an Engineering-related field preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot operational problems.
• Keep abreast of changes within the industry to help develop the controls, equipment and processing technology that will maximize production efficiencies and product quality.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to develop relationships with Production operators and management.
• Professional representative of the Controls Engineering team.
• Strong attention to details and follow-through on tasks and assignments.
• Experience with budgeting.
• Ability to understand PC based control systems with Microsoft and Allen Bradley.
• Ability to read equipment control and electrical schematics.
• Ability to program PLC's and GUI systems.
• Strong computer skills in Word, Excel, electronic mail and windows based programs.
• Knowledge of process control systems (i.e. utility controls; steam, water and air.)
• Ability to configure industrial machine controls, including AC/DC drives.
• Ability to walk up numerous flights of stairs, ladders and/or work in confined spaces in extreme conditions.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

TalentSource, headquartered in North Central Indiana and founded in 2009, is a premier recruiting firm specializing in talent acquisition across multiple disciplines and industries. Our commitment to building long-term relationships with clients and candidates drives our focus on quality and continuous improvement in staffing solutions. Learn more about us at www.talentsourcestaffing.com. TalentSource is an Equal Opportunity Recruiting Firm, and we welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.