Controls Engineer PLC

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a senior controls engineer to design, commission, and optimize building automation and industrial control systems in the Phoenix area. You will develop PLC and HMI software to meet system requirements, support on-site installations, and collaborate with the design team on submittals and panel drawings.

Travel for extended durations is required. The role demands strong expertise in PLC/HMI programming, Ignition SCADA, and multiple programming languages

Qualifications

• BS in Computer/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience/training.
• 3+ years of experience in mission critical or industrial environment.
• 3+ years of experience in HVAC and/or building automation.
• Knowledge of industrial and mobile PLC and HMI programming.
• Working knowledge and experience with Ignition SCADA HMI
• Expert level knowledge of CodeSys (IEC 61131-3), RSLogix (AB), AVEVA (Wonderware) and CX-Programmer (Omron) programming languages.
• Knowledge and proficiency in system data storage and transfer.
• Experience with BACnet and DDC systems/protocols/programming is a plus.
• Ignition SCADA HMI certification(s) also a plus.

Responsibilities

• Determine the design and performance parameters for control system applications.
• Determine system I/O maps and help specify hardware to meet existing design requirements in addition to accommodation of potential future system growth.
• Design automation, industrial, and critical environment controls system hardware and software.
• Develop PLC and HMI software to meet the functional requirements of the system.
• Support sales by visiting customer sites to support discussions related to the technical details of potential solutions.
• Provide direction and support through the construction process.
• Perform, oversee, assist, and sign off on final testing/commissioning of the completed systems.
• Initiate final technical documentation for completed projects (As-Builts).
• Troubleshoot and debug PLC hardware and HMI/SCADA software.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for other technicians, customers, and sales teams.
• Must be able travel for extended durations.
• Must be able to access and inspect all areas of building control and industrial machinery.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial experience

HVAC/building automation

PLC and HMI programming

Ignition SCADA

CodeSys/RSLogix/Wonderware

Data storage/protocols

BACnet/DDC

Education

BS in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

• Determine the design and performance parameters for control system applications.
• Determine system I/O maps and help specify hardware to meet existing design requirements in addition to accommodation of potential future system growth.
• Design automation, industrial, and critical environment controls system hardware and software.
• Develop PLC and HMI software to meet the functional requirements of the system.
• Support sales by visiting customer sites to support discussions related to the technical details of potential solutions.
• Provide direction and support through the construction process.
• Perform, oversee, assist, and sign off on final testing/commissioning of the completed systems.
• Initiate final technical documentation for completed projects (As-Builts).
• Troubleshoot and debug PLC hardware and HMI/SCADA software.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for other technicians, customers, and sales teams.
• Responsible for maintaining current technical, interpersonal, and communication skills through continuous education/development. (school, reading, seminars, industry group membership, etc.)
• Work with Engineering/Design team to create Submittal and Panel Drawings.
• Must be able to access and inspect all areas of building control and industrial machinery.
• Must be able travel for extended durations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• BS (Computer/Mechanical) Engineering or equivalent experience/training.
• 3+ years of experience in mission critical or industrial environment.
• 3+ years of experience in HVAC and/or building automation.
• Knowledge of industrial and mobile PLC and HMI programming.
• Working knowledge and experience with Ignition SCADA HMI
• Expert level knowledge of CodeSys (IEC 61131-3), RSLogix (AB), AVEVA (Wonderware) and CX-Programmer (Omron) programming languages.
• Knowledge and proficiency in system data storage and transfer.
• Experience with BACnet and DDC systems/protocols/programming is a plus.
• Ignition SCADA HMI certification(s) also a plus.

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