Lead Control Systems Engineer

The RoviSys Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled automation engineer to lead projects in control systems design and implementation. This role involves collaborating with clients, translating functional requirements into system configurations, and mentoring less experienced engineers. You will work with Rockwell and Siemens platforms, ensuring the successful delivery of automation solutions. If you are passionate about technology and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values innovation and teamwork, and make a significant impact in the automation industry.

Qualifications

• 2-8 years of experience in automation with proficiency in control systems.
• Self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects with small to medium teams on Rockwell platforms.
• Interface with clients and design control systems' architectures.

Skills

Automation

Control System Design

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

B.S. in Computer Engineering

Engineering Technology Degree

Tools

Rockwell Controllogix

Rockwell PlantPAx

Rockwell FactoryTalk View/Studio

Siemens Controllers

Job description

Overview

Works directly with customers to define functional requirements and design, configure, commission and qualify control systems.

Responsibilities

• Owns and leads projects with small to medium sized teams for projects executed in Rockwell platforms
• Assists Project Manager in identifying changes in project scope and developing change orders.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the project scope and schedule.
• Translates functional requirements to system configuration.
• Designs control systems’ network architectures and control strategies.
• Serves as a technical contact for customers.
• Has a firm competency of one or more control systems platforms or industrial processes.
• Adapts to new technologies by applying learned concepts and functionality.

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 controllers with Rockwell and Siemens
• 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

• 2-8 years of experience in automation
• As a minimum, must be at least proficient on one or more of the following platforms:
  • Rockwell Controllogix
  • Rockwell PlantPAx
  • Rockwell FactoryTalk View/Studio
  • Experience on other control system platforms is a plus.
• Thorough understanding of control system design and coding
• Self-motivated, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working with people
• B.S. in Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering or Engineering Technology or related degree