VOLTAIX Controls Engineer (USA)

Axelon Services Corporation; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Axelon Services Corporation is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design, program, install, start up, and troubleshoot automated industrial control systems in a chemical plant setting onsite in Fremont, CA.

The role centers on DCS, PLC, and SCADA automation, with preference for ultrahigh purity materials in semiconductor processes, and requires a strong background in electrical and instrument engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience including PLC/DCS programming for chemical plant design and operation.
• Experience with Siemens hardware and TIA Portal, Rockwell ControlLogix/CompactLogix, and Emerson Proficy HMIs is preferred.
• Ability to develop and interpret electrical schematics and deploy ethernet-based industrial networks.

Responsibilities

• Drive a culture of safety and quality in daily actions and decisions.
• Develop, implement, and support plant control system hardware, software, and field instrumentation safely and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot control system hardware and software and apply corrective actions independently.
• Participate in design reviews and PHAs as a team member or leader.
• Configure and program PLC, DCS, and SCADA control systems.
• Work with highly hazardous chemicals at a manufacturing facility.
• Establish engineering design basis and assist with design documentation for new and existing facilities.
• Assist with loop tests and interlock tests for new processes and ISO testing.

Skills

PLC programming

DCS/SCADA

Industrial control

Hazardous chemicals

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or equivalent

Job description

• Senior Controls Engineer responsible for applying engineering principles to design, program, install, startup, and troubleshoot automated industrial control systems.
• Focus on process automation of chemical plants using DCS, PLC, SCADA systems.
• Experience in ultrahigh purity materials for the semiconductor industry preferred.

Job Title: Senior Controls Engineer

Location: Fremont, CA

Pay Rate: $100 per hour, W 2 ONLY

Duration: 12 Month Contract

Work Mode: Onsite

Summary

• Senior Controls Engineer responsible for applying engineering principles to design, program, install, startup, and troubleshoot automated industrial control systems.
• Focus on process automation of chemical plants using DCS, PLC, SCADA systems.
• Experience in ultrahigh purity materials for the semiconductor industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive a culture of "Do It Safe, Do It Right the First Time" through daily actions and words.
• Develop, implement, and support plant control system hardware, software, and field instrumentation safely and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot control system hardware and software and implement corrective actions independently.
• Participate in Design Reviews and PHAs as a team member or leader.
• Configure and program PLC, DCS, and SCADA control systems.
• Work with highly hazardous chemicals at a manufacturing facility.
• Establish engineering design basis and assist with design documentation for new and existing facilities.
• Assist with loop tests and interlock tests for new processes and yearly ISO testing.
• Complete all assigned trainings and tasks successfully.
• Understand electrical distribution and power loading in industrial control systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, including programming PLC/DCS for chemical plant design and operation.
• Knowledge and experience in instrument engineering.
• Familiarity with applicable codes and standards for process control hardware and software.
• Experience with Siemens automation systems hardware and TIA Portal software.
• Experience with Rockwell ControlLogix/CompactLogix hardware and software.
• Experience with Emerson Proficy HMIs.
• Ability to develop and interpret electrical schematics.
• Experience with developing and deploying ethernet-based industrial networks.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AVEVA Intouch HMI and Historian.
• Experience with AVEVA System Platform.
• Experience in a rapid-growth environment.
• Trained in standard procedures for safe gas and chemical handling.
• Chemical plant operation experience strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Team player with leadership abilities.
• Self-starter with the ability to perform well under pressure and continuously changing priorities.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.