Controls Engineer PLC

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a control systems engineer to define design parameters and hardware specs for industrial automation projects in the Salt Lake City area.

You will develop PLC and HMI software, support sales on technical discussions, and oversee testing and commissioning of systems. Requires 3+ years in mission-critical or industrial environments and HVAC/building automation knowledge, with expertise in CodeSys, RSLogix, AVEVA Wonderware, CX-Programmer, and Ignition

Qualifications

• BS in Computer/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in mission critical or industrial environments.
• 3+ years of experience in HVAC/building automation.
• Knowledge of industrial and mobile PLC and HMI programming.
• Experience with Ignition SCADA HMI.
• Expert level knowledge of CodeSys, RSLogix, AVEVA Wonderware and CX-Programmer.
• Data storage and transfer knowledge.
• BACnet and DDC experience is a plus.
• Ignition SCADA HMI certification(s) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Determine the design and performance parameters for control system applications.
• Determine system I/O maps and specify hardware for current and future needs.
• Design automation, industrial, and critical environment controls hardware and software.
• Develop PLC and HMI software to meet functional requirements.
• Support sales by visiting customer sites to discuss technical solutions.
• Provide direction and support through the construction process.
• Perform, oversee, assist, and sign off on final testing/commissioning of systems.
• Initiate final technical documentation for completed projects (As-Builts).
• Troubleshoot and debug PLC hardware and HMI/SCADA software.
• Provide technical support to technicians, customers, and sales teams.
• Travel for extended durations.

Skills

Mission critical industry experience

HVAC/building automation knowledge

PLC and HMI programming

Ignition SCADA HMI experience

CodeSys IEC 61131-3

RSLogix AB programming

AVEVA Wonderware programming

CX-Programmer Omron

Education

BS in Computer/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Ignition SCADA

CodeSys

RSLogix

AVEVA Wonderware

CX-Programmer

Job description

Job Duties & 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.
• 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.