Senior Controls Engineer

Summary:

The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for applying acquired technical skills and project experience to the execution of the controls/electrical engineering portion of all Company projects. The Senior Controls Engineer can work independently on complex projects, applying his/her engineering and project management skills to ensure accuracy and adherence to departmental standards, project schedules, prescribed resource limits and client requirements in the following areas:  Electrical controls design and field installation/start-up.

Reports to:  Manager of Controls Engineering

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering, computer, or related engineering field preferred.
• PLC Programming experience, preferably in Allen Bradley ControlLogix, PLC 5, and SLC 500 series PLCs Experience in controls design and project engineering in the material handling industry is preferred.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Project management skills.

• Organizational skills.
• Commitment required. Able to set and meet goals; sincere care for others; overwhelming desire to win and to be part of a winning team.
• Ability to travel 50%

Design Responsibilities:

• Understand electrical controls descriptions and device layouts for initial internal review and subsequent customer approval.
• Understand electrical drawings in coordination with electrical engineer per design specifications.
• Review controls drawings and programs with controls engineering manager for correctness and operational intent.
• Code PLC programs and prepare documentation based on project design specifications.
• Correct any deficiencies found.
• Internal testing with software engineering on system integration details.

Project Management/Coordination Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare and coordinate pre-commissioning/commissioning/field start-up activities.
• Develop and ensure adherence to a detailed commissioning schedule.
• Plan and coordinate the commissioning/start up schedule and necessary work with third party providers.
• Maintain up-to-date files of all relevant documentation on projects.
• Manage projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision.
• Consult with controls engineers and project managers to ensure proper coordination and adherence to schedules in mechanical installation, electrical installation, and field start-up.
• Prepare client acceptance forms.
• Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.
• Field start-up on PLC-controlled projects; support software engineering on start-ups.
• Coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals.
• Respond to service calls in the field when required.
• May be assigned to special projects or required to perform other duties not listed above, which may vary from time to time as determined by management, to meet company needs.