Controls Project Engineer

Dematic; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known engineering firm based in Atlanta, GA is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer. This role involves leading medium to complex projects and mentoring other engineers. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency with Allen Bradley PLC and other design tools is required. The position requires up to 40% travel, with telecommuting permitted within specific locations.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience as a Controls Engineer or closely related occupation.
• Experience with complex material handling systems and testing.
• Capability in control cabinet design.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed specifications and lead medium to complex projects.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Identify areas of improvement and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLC

CET Designer Maestro Design Tool

Studio 5000 suite

C#

Operational Equipment Efficiency Code Generation

FT View Studio

ICONICS 64

Emulate3D

Factory Talk Echo

AutoCAD Electrical

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Create detailed specifications and develop the necessary hardware and software systems. Lead medium to complex projects. Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and other project management activities. Mentor other Engineers and Technicians. Identify areas of improvement. Dissect quotes, compare sales/estimating documents with set standards. Schedule and facilitate reviews. Track project financials. Develop staffing and project implementation plans. Identify and coordinate third-party contacts, ensuring Standard Work and department processes are followed. Check and approve all system drawings, verify design, and check drawings and BOM for compliance. Initiate technical design reviews. Develop composite for cabinet location and network routing. Define safety system design approach and identify scan points and barcode requirements.

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 5 years' experience as a Controls Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or closely related occupation. Also requires 3 years' experience with Allen Bradley PLC and HMI; CET Designer Maestro Design Tool; Studio 5000 suite; C#; Operational Equipment Efficiency Code Generation; FT View Studio; Visualization using ICONICS 64; Emulation with Emulate3D and Factory Talk Echo; AutoCAD Electrical; guiding complex material handling systems; testing and commissioning electrical and software aspects of conveyor systems; control cabinet design; installing and configuring material handling system controller hardware and software; and using fieldbus protocol conversion and conversion devices.

Travel and Work Location

Up to 40% domestic travel to various unanticipated locations. Telecommuting permitted but must be within commuting distance of a Dematic Corp. field office in Grand Rapids, MI; Atlanta, GA; Plano, TX; or Wauwatosa, WI. HQ in Grand Rapids. Apply at jobs.localjobnetwork.com.