Controls Engineer II

Top Hat Engineering; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Hat Engineering is seeking a Controls Engineer II to design, program, and commission automation systems from concept to implementation at customer sites. You will develop PLC logic, create SCADA/HMI applications in Ignition and FactoryTalk, and document electrical control schemes with AutoCAD Electrical. Ideal candidates hold a B.S.

or M.S. in Controls/Electrical/Mechatronics and 5+ years of control systems experience, with travel up to 50% and strong collaboration across cross-functional

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of control systems experience with a Bachelor's or 3+ years with a Masters.
• Proven ability to develop PLC and HMI programs and troubleshoot complex control systems.
• Experience with commissioning, wiring, and field installation at sites is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, and commission automation control systems from concept to implementation.
• Create virtual commissioning environments and PLC logic, SCADA, and HMI applications.
• Produce electrical schematics and panel drawings using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Lead or collaborate on design reviews and field installations.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

VFD commissioning

Studio 5000/RSLogix

FactoryTalk View

AutoCAD

Project leadership

Communication

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Controls Engineering

Tools

Ignition

Studio 5000

RSLogix

FactoryTalk View

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.

Position Summary

The Controls Engineer II will be developing, programming, and commissioning automation control systems from concept through implementation. This role involves creating virtual commissioning environments usingEmulate3D, developingPLC logic programs, 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:

• Working with multiple cross functional engineers to bring a solution from concept to reality.
• Work closely with cross functional teams to integrate conveyer control solutions, automated material handling equipment, and autonomous vehicles.
• Create and maintain electrical schematic drawings.
• Develop and debug controls system software.
• Ability to provide technical expertise in controls and electrical engineering.
• Perform on-site commissioning support when required.
• Perform necessary electrical field wiring.
• Perform necessary mechanical installation when required.
• Perform design and code reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in: Controls Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in control systems engineering with a Bachelors degree or 3+ years with a Masters degree.

Essentials Skills Required:

• Ability to develop PLC programs and HMI programs.
• Proficiency reading schematics and troubleshooting existing control systems including software debugging, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience commissioning and troubleshooting VFD’s.
• Proficiencywith: Studio 5000/RSLogix, FactoryTalk View, and AutoCAD.
• Ability to Lead and/or 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.
• Inductive Automation Ignition experience
• Familiarity with Beckoff hardware and TwinCAT programming environment.
• Understanding of computer networking concepts and architecture
• Warehouse operations management experience or experience with warehouse management and/or execution systems.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for current or future employment visa sponsorship.