Level 2/3 Control Systems Engineer - Memphis

LSI - Logical Systems Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation engineering firm in Memphis, TN is seeking to hire a Control Systems Engineer to design and implement automation systems. The role involves developing control specifications, designing electrical control systems, and executing testing plans. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering and 3-5 years of related experience in PLC/DCS programming. This position offers opportunities for travel and the chance to work on various industrial projects in sectors like Food and Beverage and Chemical.

Qualifications

• Experience in control system electrical design.
• Proficiency in HMI/SCADA configuration.
• 3-5 years in a similar engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Develop control specification documentation.
• Design electrical controls and network drawings.
• Execute testing plans for PLC/DCS programs.
• Provide post-commissioning support.

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

Control valves proficiency

PLC programming

DCS programming

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar)

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens S7

Honeywell Experion

OSIsoft PI

Job description

Job Overview

Control Systems Engineers analyze user requirements and the design of process and/or mechanical equipment to design automation systems that control the process or machine in the desired manner. The engineer uses knowledge and experience in instrumentation, control valves, motors/VFDs, control system electrical design, and PLC/DCS programming to deliver an automation system that meets the user’s needs utilizing the minimum essential design.

Control Systems Engineers Demonstrate

• High integrity
• A willingness to go beyond the ordinary to meet and exceed client expectations
• A desire for continual challenge and development, and excellent written and verbal communication skills

Reports To

Operations Director

Job Qualifications

Roles and responsibilities for this job may include but are not limited to:

• Develop control specification (control narratives) documentation based on User Requirements
• Participate in initial feasibility studies for proposed projects, resulting in a feasibility-level cost estimate and supporting documentation for the project
• Mark‑up Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for instrumentation and controls related changes and review drawings from the drafting team
• Design low‑voltage (up to 480V) electrical controls drawings, panel drawings, loop sheets, I/O drawings, and network drawings and review drawings from the drafting team
• Develop programs for Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and/or oversee the program development done by others
• Human‑Machine Interface (HMI) development and SCADA configuration
• Historian configuration
• Execute testing plans for DCS and PLC programs to effectively test all aspects of a new program or program changes
• Simulate the DCS/PLC program and test the system using the testing plan
• Oversee electrical controls construction at the client’s site and verify that the system is being installed as designed – provide technical support to the construction effort
• Perform I/O checkout on the installed control system and document the checkout results
• Provide post‑commissioning support to the client’s operations, engineering, and maintenance personnel
• Travel to the client’s site as required

Required Experience

• De­greed in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar), Computer Science, or similar scientific / technical field

Ideal Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar engineering role
• At least 3-5 years’ experience with one or more of the following platforms:
  • Allen Bradley PLC5, SLC500, MicroLogix, ControlLogix
  • Siemens S7, PCS7
  • Emerson DeltaV, Ovation, Provox
  • Novatech D/3
  • Honeywell Experion
  • Foxboro I/A
• HMI/SCADA configuration experience with one or more of the following platforms:
  • Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation
  • Inductive Automation
  • Wonderware
  • Siemens
  • iFix
  • Iconics
• Historian and/or data analytics experience with one or more of the following platforms:
  • OSIsoft PI
  • PTC Thingworx
  • Inductive Automation Ignition
  • Aspentech
  • Rockwell Automation
  • Siemens
  • Wonderware
• Experience in the application of instrumentation, control valves, motors, VFDs and coordinated drive systems
• Current working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) with the ability to locate solutions to code questions
• Certified professional engineer
• Some experience in electrical design of Electrical Panels, I/O systems, Motor/VFD/Motion/Robotic Controls, and Ethernet‑based networks
• Field experience troubleshooting electrical controls problems in an industrial environment
• Industry experience in Food and Beverage, Chemical, Pharma, Semiconductor, Water & Wastewater, Refining, Pulp and Paper, Oil/Gas Pipeline, Power Generation, Electrical Transmission & Distribution, Material Handling, or Packaging