Lead Control Systems Engineer

RoviSys; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel incentives

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO including vacation and unlimited personal time

Job summary

RoviSys is seeking an experienced automation engineer to work directly with customers to define functional requirements and design and qualify control systems. The candidate will lead small to medium sized teams, assist project managers, and translate requirements into system configurations.

The role offers a competitive salary between $90,000 and $129,000 as well as opportunities for bonuses, travel incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• 2-8 years of experience in automation.
• Profound understanding of control system design and coding.
• Self-motivated and enjoy working with people.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects with small to medium teams across different platforms.
• Translate functional requirements to system configuration.
• Design control systems’ network architectures and control strategies.

Skills

Automation experience

Rockwell Controllogix proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Team leadership

Education

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

Tools

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 different 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

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, and unlimited personal time

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