Controls Engineer 1

Top Hat Engineering; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Hat Engineering is seeking a Controls Engineer I to develop, program, and commission automation control systems from concept through implementation. The role involves virtual commissioning, PLC logic creation, and SCADA/HMI design within Ignition and FactoryTalk platforms, plus detailed electrical schematics and panel drawings using AutoCAD Electrical.

Ideal candidates have a strong foundation in control systems, experience with multiple software tools, and readiness to travel up to 50% to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in: Controls Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in control systems engineering with a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop logic programs to support a wide variety of customers.
• Work with cross-functional engineers to bring an idea from concept to reality.
• Integrate conveyor controls solutions, automated material handling equipment, and autonomous vehicles with various hardware platforms.
• Provide technical expertise in controls software design, development, and deployment.
• Perform on-site commissioning and testing support.
• Break down the design into manageable development tasks and maintain project schedules.
• Provide 24/7 remote support when required.
• Mentor and train less experienced engineers.

Skills

PLC programming concepts

Electrical schematics reading

Team collaboration

Documentation

Strong problem-solving

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Controls Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics

Tools

Studio 5000/RSLogix

FactoryTalk View

Ignition

FactoryTalk Optix Studio

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Collaborate, Innovate, Automate

At Top Hat Engineering we develop software, robotic, and automated technologies for fulfillment and distribution centers. We fuel the backbone of ecommerce and distribution channels by building state-of-the art technologies tailored for the best overall customer experience on the market. We separate ourselves by working collaboratively with our customers to identify and implement innovative solutions to help them drive efficient operations.

Controls Engineer I

At Top Hat Engineering we develop software, robotic, and automated technologies for fulfillment and distribution centers. We fuel the backbone of ecommerce and distribution channels by building state-of-the art technologies tailored for the best overall customer experience on the market. We separate ourselves by working collaboratively with our customers to identify and implement innovative solutions to help them drive efficient operations.

Position Summary

The Controls Engineer will help develop, program, and commission automation control systems from concept through implementation. This role involves creating virtual commissioning environments usingEmulate3D, developingPLC logic programs from scratch, and designingSCADA and HMI applicationswithinIgnitionandFactoryTalk Optix Studioplatforms. The Controls Engineer will also design, and document detailed electrical control systems, producingelectrical schematicsandpanel assembly drawingsusingAutoCAD Electrical.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with multiple cross functional engineers to bring an idea from concept to reality.
• Design and develop logic programs to support a wide variety of customers.
• Work closely with cross functional teams to integrate conveyor controls solutions, automated material handling equipment, and autonomous vehicles, amongst other hardware platforms.
• Ability to provide technical expertise in controls software design, development, and deployment.
• Perform on-site commissioning and testing support.
• Break down the design into manageable development tasks and to and maintain project schedules.
• Provide 24/7 remote support when required.
• Mentor and train less experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in: Controls Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in control systems engineering with a bachelor's degree or a master's degree.

Essential Skills Required

• Ability to read and debug PLC programs.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Experience commissioning and troubleshooting VFD's.
• Familiarity with: Studio 5000/RSLogix, FactoryTalk View, and AutoCAD.
• Ability to assist in project definition, specification, purchasing follow-through to installation
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills in software and hardware.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Job will require up to a maximum of 50% travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience commissioning and troubleshooting servo drives.
• SQL Management experience.
• Understanding of computer networking concepts and architecture
• Warehouse operations management experience or experience with warehouse management and/or execution systems.