PLC Engineer in Bryn Mawr

Energy Jobline ZR; Bryn Mawr (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR seeks a senior engineer to support shipboard MCS, DC, and network systems, focusing on development, testing, and maintenance for USCG and Navy programs in the United States.

The role includes system integration, ILS, documentation, training support, obsolescence management, and logistics. BS in engineering and extensive defense-industry experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Ten years of engineering experience, including five+ years testing PLC-based machinery control systems.
• Five+ years of technical writing experience (test procedures, installation docs, manuals).
• Three+ years of machinery control system support for USCGC POLAR STAR (WAGB-10).
• Three+ years as waterfront representative at civilian/military shipyards.

Responsibilities

• Develop software and lifecycle support for MCS, DC, and Network Systems.
• Perform testing and integration for USCG and naval programs.
• Produce technical documentation, drawings, schematics, and maintenance procedures.
• Provide ILS, cybersecurity, and information assurance support.

Skills

Software development

System integration testing

Technical writing

Cybersecurity IA support

USCG/US Navy experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Job Description:

• Software development and lifecycle support of the shipboard and LBES/LBTF Machinery Control System (MCS), Damage Control (DC), and Network Systems programs for USCG Cutters, CVN-68 Class, CVN-78 Class, Columbia Class, the new FF(x) ships, Amphibious Class, and FMS programs.
• Testing and System Integration Services: MCS, DC, and Network Systems Testing and System Integration Services for USCG, CVN-68 Class, CVN-78 Class, Columbia Class, the new FF(x) ships, Amphibious Class, and FMS programs; the Contractor shall:
• LBES/LBTF Equipment Integration Support: The LBES/LBTF offers cost effective, risk mitigation solutions to test and provide integrated systems for operational effectiveness for USCG, CVN-68 Class, CVN-78 Class, Columbia Class, the new FF(x) ships, Amphibious Class Amphibious Class, and FMS programs.
• Shipboard Installation, Testing, Troubleshooting, and Support: MCS, DC, and Network Systems shipboard installations, testing and troubleshooting services for USCG, CVN-68 Class, CVN-78 Class, Columbia Class, the new FF(x) ships, Amphibious Class, and FMS programs.
• Integrated Logistics Support (ILS): MCS, DC, and Network Systems ILS services for USCG, CVN-68 Class, CVN-78 Class, Columbia Class, the new FF(x) ships, Amphibious Class, and FMS programs.
  • Technical Documentation
    • Develop, evaluate, and provide feedback on technical documentation and other logistics products such as technical manuals, signal flow diagrams, allowable parts lists, preventative maintenance cards, and engineering procedures.
    • Provide system redlines, drawings, equipment schematics, and placards.
    • Provide support in accessing planning yard ILS repositories, such as: NAVSEA Engineering Ships Drawing Repository (NESDR), Technical Data Management Information Systems (TDMIS), Haystack, and Navy Data Environment (NDE).
  • Training Support
    • Assist with development of course materials, auditing ongoing courses and providing input into curriculum development.
    • Assist Government activities in classroom training and instruction.
    • Provide On-The-Job Training (OJT) for Ship’s force and Regional Maintenance Center (RMC) personnel
  • Obsolescence Support. Obsolescence management is needed to keep the systems in working order. The obsolescence program identifies systems that are at or near end of life and develops solutions for them.
    • Assist in managing the business and engineering obsolescence concerns of various stakeholders.
    • Develop technical plans and solutions for obsolescence problems. Update and maintain plan as project progresses.
    • Develop solutions to difficult problems with regard to balancing cost, need date, integration into existing systems, conflicting stakeholder desires, and other factors.
• Material and Asset Support: MCS, DC, and Network Systems Material and Asset support services for USCG, CVN-68 Class, CVN-78 Class, Columbia Class, the new FF(x) ships, Amphibious Class, and FMS programs.
• Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (IA) Support. MCS, DC, and Network Systems Cybersecurity and Information Assurance services for USCG, CVN-68 Class, CVN-78 Class, Columbia Class, the new FF(x) ships, Amphibious Class, and FMS programs.

No CSWF certificate required

Target Education

Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline from a nationally accredited college or university.

Target Experience

• Ten (10) years of professional experience as an engineer, which includes:
• Five (7) years of professional experience testing and troubleshooting PLC based machinery control systems
• Five (7) years of technical writing including but not limited to creating: test procedures, installation and rip-out documentation, and technical manuals
• Three (3) years of machinery control system support for USCGC POLAR STAR (WAGB-10)
• Three (3) years of professional experience as a waterfront representative at civilian/military shipyards
• Must be a U.S.