Controls Engineer, Early - Mid Career

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a controls engineer to design semi-complex systems that integrate hardware and software, and to write PLC code using standard practices. You will support material specification, schematics, BOM development, and project forecasting on customer projects.

You will lead on-site startup/commissioning, troubleshoot electrical and programming issues, and interact directly with customers.

Qualifications

• 2-8 years of controls engineering experience.
• Proficient in project planning, creating schematic and electrical layout drawings.
• Working with PLCs and HMIs.
• Implementation and commissioning of engineering design projects.
• Current hands-on experience with Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Expertise with Allen Bradley, Schneider Unity, or Siemens TIA Portal preferred.
• Demonstrate a working understanding of design, layout and use of current networks such as Profibus, ASi, and Ethernet.
• Experience in writing descriptions of operations and developments of controls based physical layouts.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Current experience with on-site startup/commissioning.
• Experience with material handling systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the design of semi-complex systems that integrate hardware and software
• Write PLC code for semi-complex systems utilizing standard practices
• Provides support in semi-complex material specification, schematic preparation, bill-of-materials development, and appropriate follow-up
• Participates in recommending ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction and improvement in customer satisfaction
• Independently run semi-complex projects through the project life cycle, including all design, documentation, and forecasting
• Assist in complex technical interchange and knowledge transfer for both processes and application of products to system design
• Troubleshoot programming and electrical issues that arise on site
• Interact directly with the customer on site

Skills

PLC Programming

Schematic Design

Electrical Layout Drawings

Project Life Cycle Management

Troubleshooting

On-Site Startup/Commissioning

Writing Descriptions of Operations

Control Systems Design

Material Handling Systems

Verbal and Written Communication

Education

4 year degree or equivalent in a related discipline

Tools

Allen Bradley

Schneider Unity

Siemens TIA Portal

AutoCAD Electrical

Profibus

ASi

Ethernet

Job description

• Participates in the design of semi-complex systems that integrate hardware and software
• Write PLC code for semi-complex systems utilizing standard practices
• Provides support in semi-complex material specification, schematic preparation, bill-of-materials development, and appropriate follow-up
• Participates in recommending ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction and improvement in customer satisfaction
• Independently run semi-complex projects through the project life cycle, including all design, documentation, and forecasting
• Assist in complex technical interchange and knowledge transfer for both processes and application of products to system design
• Troubleshoot programming and electrical issues that arise on site
• Interact directly with the customer on site

Requirements

• 2-8 years' experience in controls engineering
• Proficient in project planning, creating schematic and electrical layout drawings
• Working with PLCs and HMIs
• Implementation and commissioning of engineering design projects
• Current hands-on experience with Programmable Logic Controllers
• Expertise with Allen Bradley, Schneider Unity, or Siemens TIA Portal preferred
• Demonstrate a working understanding of design, layout and use of current networks such as Profibus, ASi, and Ethernet
• Experience in writing descriptions of operations and developments of controls based physical layouts
• Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Current experience with on-site startup/commissioning
• Experience with material handling systems preferred
• 4 year degree or equal in a related discipline

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in controls engineering, including PLC programming, project planning, and schematic design. Proficient in troubleshooting and commissioning engineering design projects while ensuring customer satisfaction and productivity improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Controls Engineering Experience
• PLC Programming
• Project Planning
• AutoCAD Electrical Proficiency
• On-Site Startup/Commissioning

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• PLC Programming
• Schematic Design
• Electrical Layout Drawings
• Material Specification
• Troubleshooting
• Project Life Cycle Management
• Writing Descriptions of Operations
• Controls Based Physical Layouts
• Implementation of Engineering Design Projects
• Knowledge of Current Networks

Soft Skills

• Excellent Verbal Communication
• Excellent Written Communication

Industry Keywords

• Material Handling Systems
• Productivity Improvement
• Cost Reduction
• Customer Satisfaction

Tools & Technologies

• Allen Bradley
• Schneider Unity
• Siemens TIA Portal
• AutoCAD Electrical
• Profibus
• ASi
• Ethernet