Remote Process Controls Engineer: PLC & HMI Expert

Salas O'Brien; Lemoore (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with stock purchase option

Paid leave programs

Paid holidays

Job summary

Salas O'Brien, a leading engineering firm, seeks a Process Control Engineer for remote work in California or Texas. The role involves collaborating with clients and teams to address controls automation needs, supporting project management with hardware estimates, and developing PLC programs for food and beverage applications.

With a bachelor's degree in electrical or chemical engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, you’ll leverage your expertise in PLC programming, controls design, and project commissioning. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years Process Controls experience in Pulp and Paper or Food and Beverage Industries.
• Experience programming legal PLCs and familiarity with USDA requirements for pasteurizers.
• Experience designing controls system networks using Ethernet.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to determine Process Control needs.
• Support Project Managers and Process Engineers in developing estimates.
• Write Functional Descriptions for control systems operations.
• Commission PLC programs onsite until systems are in full production.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLC Programming Software (RS Logix, Studio 5000)

PLC programming from scratch

Process instrumentation understanding

Batch controls and recipe management

Variable Frequency Drive systems design

Interpreting P&ID drawings

Liquid processing experience

Utility design knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Technical writing expertise

Leadership and communication skills

Time management and organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or chemical engineering

Tools

Wonderware InTouch

FactoryTalk HMI

Job description

Salas O'Brien, a leading engineering firm, seeks a Process Control Engineer for remote work in California or Texas. The role involves collaborating with clients and teams to address controls automation needs, supporting project management with hardware estimates, and developing PLC programs for food and beverage applications.

With a bachelor's degree in electrical or chemical engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, you’ll leverage your expertise in PLC programming, controls design, and project commissioning. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.