Lead Controls Engineer

In-finite Search Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

In-finite Search Solutions seeks an experienced automation engineer to lead projects with small to mid-sized teams. You will translate requirements into configured control systems and design network architectures for industrial processes.

Travel to client sites for meetings and commissioning is required. Ideal candidates bring 3–8 years in automation, familiarity with Rockwell or Emerson platforms, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of experience in automation.
• Experience with Rockwell/Emerson control platforms is preferred.
• Strong understanding of control system design and coding.
• Excellent communication and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Owns and leads projects with small to medium sized teams.
• Assists PM in scope changes and change orders; understands scope and schedule.
• Translates functional requirements to system configuration.
• Designs control systems’ network architectures and control strategies.
• Serves as a technical contact for customers.
• Adapts to new technologies by applying learned concepts.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Self-motivated

Education

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

Tools

Rockwell Controllogix

Rockwell PlantPAx

Rockwell FactoryTalk View/Studio

Emerson DeltaV

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

*HAVE TO BE OKAY WITH TRAVEL

Responsibilities:

• Owns and leads projects with small to medium sized teams for projects.
• 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:

• 3-8 years of experience in automation
• Experience in a controls platform, preferred systems below: Rockwell Controllogix Rockwell PlantPAx Rockwell FactoryTalk View/Studio Emerson DeltaV
• Experience on other control system platforms
• 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: depending on experience