Lead Control System Engineer - Rockwell/FTBatch

RoviSys Company; Thousand Oaks, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel incentives + per-diem packages

Full benefits package

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO with holidays and unused/

Ongoing training and certifications

Job summary

RoviSys is seeking a Control Systems Engineer in Thousand Oaks, CA to define functional requirements, design, configure, commission and qualify Rockwell/FTBatch control systems. You will mentor junior engineers and lead teams to deliver state-of-the-art control solutions for process manufacturing clients.

The role involves developing lifecycle documents, wiring drawings per GMP standards, and on-site testing and commissioning, with occasional travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of experience in automation.
• Platforms: Rockwell PLCs, PlantPAx, FTBatch
• Thorough understanding of control system design and coding
• Self-motivated, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working with people
• B.S. in Electrical, Computer, or Chemical Engineering or Engineering Technology
• Hands-on experience with current FactoryTalk Batch
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without RoviSys sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Work in team environment with engineers and designers to provide state of the art Control Systems.
• Develop Life Cycle documents, Control Panel, Network Architecture and wiring drawings per GMP standards.
• Redline P&ID drawings.
• Define and implement distributed control system (DCS) configurations.
• Testing and on-site commissioning and qualification of control systems.
• Lead teams of engineers and technicians to provide control system solutions.
• Mentor less experienced engineers.
• Develop engineering standards to improve efficiency and accuracy of project execution.
• Provide technical sales support to RoviSys business development team.
• Interfacing with clients in design meetings and conference calls.
• Working with project team leading less experienced engineers and taking direction from project manager or lead engineer.
• Programming Rockwell controllers and FactoryTalk Batch applications.
• Designing electrical control cabinets and panels.
• Testing the system configuration to verify functions.
• Travel to client site for project meetings and system commissioning

Skills

Automation experience

Rockwell PLCs

PlantPAx

FTBatch

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Electrical, Computer, or Chemical Engineering

Engineering Technology

Tools

FactoryTalk Batch

Job description

Overview

Works directly with customers to define functional requirements and design, configure, commission and qualify Rockwell/FTBatch control systems. Mentors and guides junior engineers in the execution of projects.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Work in team environment with engineers and designers from RoviSys, partners and clients to provide state of the art Control Systems to improve efficiency, product quality, and profitability of process manufacturing
• Develop Life Cycle documents, Control Panel, Network Architecture and wiring drawings per GMP standards
• Redline P&ID drawings
• Define and implement distributed control system (DCS) configurations
• Testing and on-site commissioning and qualification of control systems
• Lead teams of engineers and technicians to provide control system solutions
• Mentor less experienced engineers
• Develop engineering standards to improve efficiency and accuracy of project execution
• Provide technical sales support to RoviSys business development team

Day to Day Activities:

• Interfacing with the clients in design meetings and conference calls
• Working with the project team leading less experienced engineers and taking direction from the project manager or lead engineer
• Programming Rockwell controllers and FactoryTalk Batch applications
• Designing electrical control cabinets and panels
• Testing the system configuration to verify functions
• Travel to client site for project meetings
• Travel to client site for system commissioning

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of experience in automation
• Platforms: Rockwell PLCs, PlantPAx, FTBatch
• Thorough understanding of control system design and coding
• Self-motivated, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working with people
• B.S. in Electrical, Computer, or Chemical Engineering or Engineering Technology
• Hands-on experience with current FactoryTalk Batch
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without RoviSys sponsorship

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Competitive Base Salary:$90,000–$129,000, depending on experience

• Performance Bonuses:Bonus structure designed to reward results

• Travel Perks:Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments

• Full Benefits Package:Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement Ready:401(k) with company match

• Time Off:Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, andunlimited personal time

• Grow With Us:Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support