Electrical Controls Engineer

ForeverPure Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Houston is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to oversee the development of automated control systems. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and have over 5 years of engineering experience. Proficiency in PLC programming with Siemens and Allen Bradley, along with AutoCAD skills, is essential. This role involves analyzing processes, designing automation systems, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Competitive salary and various benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Familiarity with common PLC hardware.
• Experience in large motors, VFDs, valves, and sensors.

Responsibilities

• Analyze processes of assigned facility or equipment.
• Design systems to automate processes.
• Develop technical manuals and HMI programs.

Skills

PLC programming

AutoCAD

Strong communication abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen Bradley PLC

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development

We are looking for an experienced and highly-qualified Controls Engineer with at least 10 years of industrial experience to oversee the development of automated control systems. We primarily work with electrical systems, so our ideal candidate has at least a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. You use PLC programming products, such as those made by Siemens and Allen Bradley, to create reliable and user friendly control systems. You also must know how to draft schematics in AutoCAD.

Controls Engineer Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze the processes of the assigned facility or equipment
• Identify shortcomings that could be solved by automation
• Design systems that can automate processes
• Maintain and repair systems
• Inspect systems to ensure they meet safety regulations
• Develop technical manuals
• Design HMI program
• Design PLC programs
• Provide training to customer
• Commission projects

Controls Engineer Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• 5+ years of engineering experience
• AutoCAD skills
• Familiarity with common PLC hardware
• Strong communication abilities
• Experience with large scale water treatment or desalination plants a plus
• Must have experience with large motors, VFDs, valves, transmitters, sensors, machine networking and other automation related components
• Some domestic and international travel required