Controls Project Engineer

Dematic; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm based in the United States is seeking a Controls Engineer in Atlanta, GA. This role involves leading complex projects, creating specifications, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 5 years of experience and familiarity with various engineering tools. A key requirement includes up to 40% domestic travel and telecommuting options are available within certain regions.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a Controls Engineer or closely related occupation.
• 3 years of experience with Allen Bradley PLC and HMI.
• Experience in testing and commissioning electrical and software aspects of conveyor systems.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed specifications for hardware and software systems.
• Lead medium to complex projects and mentor other engineers.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Dissect quotes and compare sales/estimating documents with standards.
• Coordinate third-party contacts and ensure Standard Work and department processes are followed.
• Check system drawings, verify design, and approve BOM for compliance.
• Define safety system design approach and identify scan points and barcode requirements.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLC

HMI

C#

AutoCAD Electrical

Material handling systems guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

CET Designer Maestro Design Tool

Studio 5000 suite

FT View Studio

ICONICS 64

Emulate3D

Factory Talk Echo

Emulate3D

Factory Talk Echo

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Responsibilities

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 & Additional

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.