Senior Controls Engineer

Hired by Matrix, Inc; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix, Inc seeks a Senior Controls Engineer for a direct-hire, on-site role with our engineering solutions client. You will design, program, and commission PLC/Servo systems, develop HMI/SCADA projects, and lead control-panel layouts to meet industrial specifications.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Electrical/Control Engineering and 4–15 years of experience in manufacturing or process industries, with Rockwell/Siemens platforms proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Control, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or CS; AA in Eng Tech may substitute.
• 4–15 years in related industries preferred.
• Experience with PLC/Servo systems and HMI/SCADA platforms.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics and NEC references.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls engineering for PLC/Servo projects from kickoff to commissioning.
• Design control panels, specify instrumentation, and support field service.
• Develop and validate HMI/SCADA programs and databases.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and ensure project delivery.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Electrical schematics

Control systems

Project management

AutoCAD

SQL scripting

Communication

Wiring panels

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Control Engineering

Alternative: AA in Engineering Technology with equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD LT

AutoCAD Electrical

Rockwell Automation

Siemens S7

Kinetix Servo Systems

SCADA platforms (Wonderware, FactoryTalk, Ignition)

SQL databases

Job description

Are you ready to build your career by joining an engineering solutions company? If so, our client is hiring a Senior Controls Engineer.

Position Type

• Direct Hire
• On-Site

Required

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science is required. An AA in Engineering Technology or equivalent with equivalent experience may be substituted.
• 4 to 15 years with capabilities in below areas is preferred.
• Experience in one or more of the following industries: Food and Beverage, Building Management Systems, Oil & Gas, Grain Handling or Wood Products.
• Experience in the basic safety requirements and processes within the industries noted above.
• In-depth understanding of PLC, PAx, Servo System hardware/software platforms such Rockwell Automation, Siemens S7 / T3000, Modicon, Kinetix Servo Systems.
• In-depth understanding of HMI/SCADA hardware/software platforms such as Wonderware System Platform, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Client Cimplicity, Client iFIX, Ignition, Citect, etc.In-depth understanding of SQL database table creation, scripting, and transactional data management.
• Experience in the design of electrical schematics, including power distribution at the 600-480VAC level, control panels and associated NEC references, Ethernet networking and architecture, serial communications, etc.
• Understanding of auxiliary equipment in an electrical generating or plant environment: generator excitation control systems, protective relaying, industrial motor controls and VFDs, etc.
• Experience in using hand and power tools to build, assemble, and wire industrial control panels.
• Experience with AutoCAD LT / AutoCAD Electrical is also desired.
• Must have a valid driver's license and passport with the desire and ability to travel up to 30%, including internationally.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for controls engineering project requirements involving PLC / Servo Control System programming, HMI/SCADA programming, control panel design, instrumentation specification, check-out support, commissioning, and field service of control systems.

Major Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, detail and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery that meet client's requirements. This involves the development of a control system architecture, selecting the components to be used, detailing schematic diagrams and system documentation, programming controllers (PLC, PAx, Servo Systems), programming the process visualization (HMI/SCADA), developing databases for archiving/displaying historical system data and implementing/commissioning the control system.
• Project management skills and the ability to self-manage even complex projects; excellent time management and multitasking; flexibility in work environments and schedules; strong written and oral communication skills, essential to building and maintaining good work and customer relationships.
• Firm grasp of controller programming languages including, but not exclusive to: Function Block, Ladder, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text and others to achieve the desired results is required.
• MS-SQL database management and the ability to program database scripts (C++ Programming).
• Develops schematics detailing control system configuration and wiring, and design equipment panel layouts on AutoCAD software.
• Design network architecture for control systems to interface with multiple communication protocols such as: Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.
• Develop procedural documentation for instrumentation and hardware configurations.
• Write operational philosophy and sequence of operation documents for control system implementation.
• Will assist with initial start-up and debug integrated systems and the development of system documentation.