Controls Engineer 3

Cintal Inc; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Controls Engineer 3 to design and develop low and medium voltage switchgear for generator applications. The role involves interpreting specifications, creating PLC programs, and supporting production. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Engineering and 5-7 years of relevant experience. Benefits include paid holidays, medical insurance, and a yearly performance bonus.

Benefits

10 paid holidays per year

2 weeks of paid time off

Medical insurance

401k eligibility with employer contribution

Relocation expense reimbursement

Yearly bonus based on company performance

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience required, or 2-year degree with 7+ years experience.
• Ability to create PLC programs using IEC 61131 languages.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and build low and medium voltage switchgear.
• Provide direction to CAD designers for wiring and assembly drawings.
• Create PLC programs for control of generator paralleling switchgear.

Skills

PLC Programming

Control Systems Design

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Schneider Momentum

M340

M580

AB Control

Compact Logix

Job description

JOB TITLE: Controls Engineer 3
LOCATION: GA-Alpharetta
ON SITE/HYBRID/REMOTE: Onsite
SALARY: $50-$54/hr.

BENEFITS:
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 2 weeks of paid time off per year, the current year is pro-rated based on start date
• Access to the company’s medical insurance, including dental and vision
• Eligibility for life insurance and disability coverage for short or long-term disabilities or long- term care needs
• 401k eligibility with employer contribution annually
• Reimbursement for relocation expenses up to a certain amount on a case-by-case basis
• Yearly bonus based on company performance

JOB DESCRIPTION/TYPICAL TASK BREAKDOWN:

In this role, you will design, develop and build, Low and Medium voltage switchgear for generator paralleling applications.

What you will do:

• Interpret customer specifications and drawings, and apply them while considering industry regulations and NEC, UL 508, UL 891,UL 1558, UL MV, CSA 22-2, and ANSI requirements
• Create bill of materials in ERP system
• Provide direction to purchasing and procurement
• Provide direction to CAD designers to create wiring and assembly drawings
• Support production during equipment manufacturing
• Write and validate PLC code for generator control systems, interfacing with various communication protocols

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Typical task breakdown:

- Execute and support the design, test, manufacture, and commissioning of low and medium voltage switchgear that controls multiple generators which parallel to one or more utility sources

- Provide direction to CAD designers to create wiring and assembly drawings for generator paralleling switchgear controls

- Interact with internal and external customers, accomplishing project milestones

- Create bill of materials for generator paralleling switchgear controls in ERP system

- Create PLC programs for control of generator paralleling switchgear

- Execute multiple projects simultaneously

Interaction with team:

- Work alongside team of 5-8 engineers. Report to Engineering Manger.

Work environment:

Office/Air-Conditioned manufacturing facility

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering preferred

- 5-7 years experience required.

- Open to 2 year degree with 7+ years of experience

- Open to Masters with same experience

- Internships will not count for experience

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

- Ability to create PLC programs using one of the IEC 61131 PLC Programming languages i.e. Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text or any other PLC programming language

- Design, test, and commission control systems. i.e. systems with different PLC controllers in the same system, experience interfacing, designing controls with different manufacturers

- Develop control software utilizing various PLC platforms. Expert knowledge on at least one of the following PLC platforms. Schneider Momentum, M340, M580, AB Control, Compact Logix, Woodward MSLC, DSLC, Easy Gen, and LS5 Architecture

- Interpret customer specifications and drawings, and apply them to design platform while considering industry regulations and requirements

- Customize PLC software and hardware templates

DESIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

- Understand in detail the applicable NEC, UL 508, UL 891, UL 1558, UL MV, CSA 22-2, and ANSI requirements and their applications in switchgear controls

- Understand protective relays, their functions associated with Generator, and Utility protection applications