Controls Engineer II

Forge Consulting Group; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace culture

Encouragement for personal growth

Job summary

A rapidly growing materials company in Colorado is seeking a Controls Engineer II to develop automation and control systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in PLC programming and HMI design. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment. Qualifications include 2-4 years in controls programming and familiarity with relevant tools like Beckhoff TwinCAT.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in technical controls programming.
• 2-4 years of experience in equipment design and manufacturing.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Developing and debugging PLC logic.
• Designing intuitive GUIs and HMIs.
• Commissioning automated systems.

Skills

Controls programming

Automation

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical writing

PLC logic development

HMI design

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Ignition

Allen Bradley Studio 5000

Python

Job description

Overview

Controls Engineer II. Our client, a rapidly growing materials company with a focus on manufacturing nano-scale coatings across a wide range of markets, is seeking a Controls Engineer II to join their Engineering Design and Manufacturing Team, reporting to the Principal Engineer. This position will focus on developing the automation, logic, and safety schemes for their Semiconductor ALD Production Equipment. This role requires a detail oriented individual who is comfortable working with an interdisciplinary engineering team. Experience with control panels, low-voltage instrumentation, and electrical distribution is desirable.

Job Description

• Developing and debugging PLC logic using IEC 61131-3 approved languages, primarily rooted in Beckhoff TwinCAT structured text programming
• Designing intuitive GUIs and HMIs within relevant standards such as ISA-101 or SEMI E-95
• Generating control narrative documentation for interlocks, control loops, alarms, etc.
• Contributing technical writing for the software sections of user manuals and SOPs
• Executing on design requirements for new software features
• Working in cross-functional teams and participating in design review meetings to solicit user feedback on control schemes and software features
• Specifying, configuring and troubleshooting industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, IO-Link, etc.
• Programming controls safety logic to HAZOP Specification
• Commissioning and start-up of automated systems at HQ and at customer facilities throughout the world
• Providing remote software support and troubleshooting assistance to tool service teams
• Following best practices for version control and release of software/controls packages
• Working with internal R&D experts on process development and improving ease-of-use

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in technical controls programming
• 2-4 years of experience in equipment design and manufacturing
• Experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT structured text programming
• Experience with Ignition, Allen Bradley Studio 5000, Python a plus
• Develops PLC logic and HMIs in multiple platforms and/or across multiple product lines
• Plans and creates complete software features, modules, and utilities with limited oversight
• Revises software design requirements and leads design reviews
• Collaborates on the design of industrial control panels and specification of controls hardware
• Independently manages multiple encapsulated projects and solves moderate engineering challenges
• Programs Safety Controls Logic to HAZOP Specification
• Incorporates simple motion control, including VFDs, motors, and actuators
• Configures Servers, Network Protocols, and Communication Architectures for external database management (e.g Historians, OPC-UA, SQL, ...)
• Expands control system architecture and contributes to UML codebase documentation
• Leads commissioning of automated systems internally and in the field
• Familiarity with industrial standards: SEMI S2, SEMI E-95, ISA-101, ISA-88 and/or IEC 61131-3

All qualified candidates can apply directly to [e-mail]

Forge Consulting is a growth-oriented organization determined to enable our people to realize their potential. Our office culture fosters a friendly, open-minded workplace where employees are encouraged to find balance with their personal and work life. As a member of a dynamic, energy driven team, each employee is eager to learn, valued for their contributions, and approaches each day excited to grow themselves and the company further.