FL - Field Controls Engineer

Pureflow, Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pureflow, Inc. is seeking a Field Controls Engineer to support the Florida Technical Support Center in Lakeland, FL. You will troubleshoot, repair, calibrate and commission control systems at customer sites and prepare installation/startup documentation.

You will develop PLC and HMI programs using Rockwell and Siemens tools, maintain instrumentation knowledge, and manage multiple projects with strong communication and time management skills.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or 5 years of equivalent experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, PLC ladder logic programming, HMI application development.
• Familiarity with instrumentation and control components and systems including PLC/PAC, analyzers, sensors, valves, power supplies, and VFDs.
• Ability to read and design electrical schematics and troubleshoot industrial control systems.
• Excellent communication, self-motivation, and ability to handle multiple projects under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot system issues with Florida TSC personnel.
• Conduct controls repair, maintenance, or calibration services at customer sites.
• Maintain knowledge of instrumentation across systems.
• Provide project documentation relating to instrumentation and controls components.
• Develop PLC and HMI programs using Rockwell and Siemens software.
• Execute special projects and manage time/workload to meet company needs.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Instrumentation & controls

Microsoft Office

Electrical schematics

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or 5 years equivalent experience

Tools

RSLogix 500

RSLogix 5000

FactoryTalk View Studio

Job description

FL - Field Controls Engineer

About Our Organization:

With over 38 years of experience providing high purity water solutions, Pureflow is committed to serving clients by designing, building, installing and maintaining water purification systems in a broad range of commercial and industrial markets. We understand that a successful business needs quality employees. We are seeking highly talented and motivated candidates to join our company where people, integrity, and excellence are essential to our culture.

About the Position:

In the Field Controls Engineer role, you will support the Florida Technical Support Center (TSC) in resolving system issues, conduct controls-related services at customer sites, prepare equipment for installation, perform water system startup, and complete critical project documents. Your primary job responsibilities include the following:

• Troubleshoot system issues with TSC personnel
• Conduct controls related repair, maintenance, or calibration services at customer sites
• Maintain a working knowledge of the instrumentation used across systems
• Provide project documentation relating to instrumentation and controls components, as applicable
• Develop well documented, user-friendly PLC and HMI programs using current programming software from Rockwell Automation and Siemens
• Execute special projects and other duties, as assigned
• Manage time and workload to meet Company needs

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or 5 years of equivalent experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, PLC ladder logic programming, HMI application development
• Familiarity of industrial instrumentation and control components and systems including, but not limited to, PLC/PAC, analyzers, sensors, valves, power supplies, wiring devices, variable frequency drives, and motor control
• Proficiency in these software packages is preferred: RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk View Studio
• Ability to read and design electrical schematics
• Aptitude to troubleshoot industrial control systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, organized, energetic, and capable of staying cool under pressure from multiple ongoing projects

Working Conditions:

• Usual office working conditions at Pureflow TSC in Lakeland, FL. Occasional travel is required to visit a client's office, production facility or industrial/construction job site. Conditions vary at each location.
• The regular hours for Pureflow engineering staff are Monday through Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm, and as an Engineer, you will work to fulfill responsibilities to clients and PFI support staff.
• Travel and overnights are expected in the business and are subject to requests and approval by your Manager. Overnights generally average 4-8 per month (or 25%) and will occasionally include weekends. Due to ongoing project workload and training opportunities, overnights will initially be higher than average. Overnights may be consecutive depending on project site location and requirements.

Reports to: Florida Technical Service Center Manager

Pureflow is an equal-opportunity employer and requires background checks and post-offer pre-employment drug tests on all positions.