Controls Project Engineer

Dematic; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer in Plano, TX. The role involves creating specifications, leading projects, and mentoring teams. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, including proficiency with Allen Bradley PLC and AutoCAD Electrical. Up to 40% travel may be required, with telecommuting options available within commuting distance to specific offices.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience as a Controls Engineer or closely related role.
• 3 years' experience with various automation tools and programming languages.
• Experience in testing and commissioning conveyor systems.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed specifications for hardware and software systems.
• Lead medium to complex projects.
• Mentor other engineers and technicians.
• Track project financials and develop plans.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLC

HMI

C#

AutoCAD Electrical

Material handling systems

FT View Studio

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

CET Designer Maestro Design Tool

Studio 5000 suite

ICONICS 64

Emulate3D

Factory Talk Echo

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.
• 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.

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.

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