Sr. Controls Engineer - Tulip

Generac; Trenton (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to oversee control system projects. The role involves automation controls design, PLC programming, and mentoring team members. Competitive benefits and a collaborative culture await you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Product loan and discount programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience with programming Industrial controls.
• Experience managing technical projects through the entire project cycle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and delivery of control system projects.
• Execute PLC/SCADA Programming, Testing, and Start up Commissioning.
• Prepare project deliverables including statements of work and budgets.

Skills

Programming

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

Bachelor degree in Industrial Automation

Tools

Rockwell Logix

GE RXi Platforms

SQL Server

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We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The Senior Control Systems Engineer position oversees the development, execution and delivery of control system projects for the Generac Advanced Manufacturing MOM (Manufacturing Operations Management) Team. Responsibilities include automation controls systems design, PLC/SCADA programming, simulation and testing, and start up commissioning. The Senior Control Systems Engineer also contributes to overall team performance by training/mentoring associates, providing technical assistance, and improving processes and standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop Machine Integration Plan and schedules for Manufacturing Execution System (MES);
• Execute Machine Integration Plans – PLC/SCADA Programming, Testing, Start up Commissioning
• Acts as the SME for plant IE/ME resources on control systems programing.
• Prepare project deliverables including statements of work, status reports and budgets.
• Ensure adherence to Company standards and methodologies;
• Discuss needs with internal customers in a non-technical language;
• Analyze customer requests, understand need, and document in Functional Specification;
• Translate functional requirements into System Design Specifications;
• Develop programs to comply with system requirements;
• Mentor and guide project team members to deliver on the project/program requirements;
• Ensure customer acceptance by testing validation, and training users in changes to business processes.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering;
• 5 + years’ experience with programming Industrial controls, PLC’s, HMI’s and Industrial communication protocols;
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Industrial Automation, Engineering, Computer Science or MIS;
• Experience with PLC programming using Rockwell Logix and GE RXi Platforms;
• Experience with GE Proficy Suite – Machine Edition, Cimplicity, iFix and Historian;
• Experience configuring OPC Servers, Historians;
• Thorough understanding of Industrial Communication Protocols - Modbus, DeviceNet, Profinet;
• Experience with SQL Server databases.
• Experience successfully managing technical projects through the entire project cycle including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, commissioning, and closing phases.
• Formalized training and/or education in Industrial Automation, Engineering, Computer Science or MIS;
• Experience implementing software used in 24x7 shop floor environments.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to develop and integrate software packages and solutions for industrial controllers.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with both technical and non-technical members of staff.
• Ability to be hands on with MOM software configuration, scripting and database connectivity;
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral format, with both vendors and internal customers;
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, dynamic environment;
• Self-motivated and driven to accomplish company goals.
  
  
  

Great Reasons to work for Generac:

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
• Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
• Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
• We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.
• Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.
• Product loan and discount programs
  
  
  

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Electric Power Generation

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