Hybrid Controls Engineer: PLC/SCADA & Commissioning

LAPORTE; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LAPORTE in Memphis, TN, is seeking an Electrical/Controls Engineer to develop coordinated control-panel and field-installation packages for pharmaceutical and industrial projects. You will create equipment layouts, schematics, wiring diagrams, I/O schedules and network drawings, coordinating with engineers, vendors and contractors.

The role requires 2–6 years of control-systems experience, a relevant engineering degree, and hands-on proficiency with AutoCAD and Rockwell Studio 5000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
• 2–6 years of control-systems experience in manufacturing or consulting-design environments, including commissioning.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for control-panel design and electrical construction packages.
• Experience with control-panel and industrial-network design, component and instrument selection.
• Hands-on with Rockwell Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000 and FactoryTalk View ME/SE.

Responsibilities

• Develop coordinated panel and field-installation packages, including layouts, schematics, wiring and I/O schedules.
• Design industrial-network topology and ensure interfaces with installation package.
• Survey existing installations and document field conditions for as-built documents.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical and electrical engineers, vendors and contractors; prepare specs.
• Complete drawings, schedules and specs within project scope; address review comments.
• Provide PLC/HMI programming and lifecycle support, including testing and commissioning.
• Apply NEC and UL 508A standards where applicable.

Skills

Control-systems experience

Project coordination

Troubleshooting

PLC/SCADA concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Rockwell Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000

FactoryTalk View ME/SE

Job description

LAPORTE in Memphis, TN, is seeking an Electrical/Controls Engineer to develop coordinated control-panel and field-installation packages for pharmaceutical and industrial projects. You will create equipment layouts, schematics, wiring diagrams, I/O schedules and network drawings, coordinating with engineers, vendors and contractors.

The role requires 2–6 years of control-systems experience, a relevant engineering degree, and hands-on proficiency with AutoCAD and Rockwell Studio 5000.