Controls Engineer - Travel 40%, PLC/HMI, SCADA & Growth

Jatca, Inc; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Opportunities for advancement

Family oriented work environment

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking an Automation Engineer for a full-time position. The role involves programming and commissioning PLC and HMI systems, along with project management responsibilities. With a mix of remote work and travel, candidates should be self-motivated professionals with a degree in Engineering. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC & HMI programming across major platforms (Rockwell/AB and Siemens).
• Self-motivated with analytical ability and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated control systems.
• Conduct startup and commissioning on-site tests.
• Develop and monitor project schedules and budgets.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

Control panel design

Project management

Good communication skills

Attention to details

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SCADA programming

Vision system engineering

Robot programming

Job description

Controls Engineer (Work from Home) - Direct Hire

• Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description
This is a full time, permanent position with benefits. This position gives you the option to work from when not traveling to customer sites. Annual average travel to customer locations is 40% and includes local and overnight trips. This position promises a challenging environment with exposure to many diverse industries and manufacturing communities. This position offers competitive wages, opportunities for advancement, a full benefits package, and a very open family oriented work environment.

Skills Overview
Desired main skills include: PLC/HMI programming, control panel design abilities, overall knowledge of manufacturing engineering and project management. Good communication skills and attention to details.

Additional desirable skills: SCADA programming, sales and estimating experience relative to industrial control systems, vision system engineering, and robot programming.

Roles and responsibilities will include:

Responsible for the design and implementation of automated control systems.

• Control panel design (hardware design)
  • Specification and sizing of all required components
  • Selection and sizing of enclosures (Inc. heat load calculations)
  • Mark ups to existing drawing sets for CAD detailing
  • Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, and any applicable electrical design standards
• Software design/development
  • Design, development, and testing of PLC based logic
  • Design, development, and testing of HMI based logic
  • Design, development, and testing of SCADA and network software
• Startup and Commissioning
  • On site testing and validation of new and retrofitted control systems
  • Debug of electrical wiring issues
  • Supervision of the installing electrical contractor
  • System check out of all I/O, alarms/faults, and modes of operation
• Development of technical documentation (i.e. O&M manuals, network diagrams, etc.)
• Operator training
• Enforce safe work practices as the highest priority & adheres to objectives for ergonomics, health/safety & housekeeping
• Develop and monitor project schedules and budgets

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience with PLC & HMI programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting across major platforms. (i.e. Rockwell/AB and Siemens products)
• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Self-motivated individual with a high level of resourcefulness.
• Experience using, understanding, and documenting schematics and design notes.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work extended hours.

Preferred:

• Experience with PLC & HMI programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting across various additional platforms. (i.e. GE, Mitsubishi, Omron, etc.).
• Experience with programming and setting up vision systems.
• Experience with manipulation, set-up, and programming of robotic systems.
• Experience with various bus topologies. (i.e. Profibus, Interbus-S, As-I, etc.).
• Experience setting up and configuring VFD’s.
• Experience in fluid power design (hydraulics and pneumatics)
• SCADA system software development experience
• Custom software development (i.e. MS SQL, VB, etc.)

Education and Training:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (prefer Electrical) with a minimum of (2) years’ experience within a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.