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Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data
Controls Engineer
Job Summary
Our client in Georgetown, KY is looking for a Controls Engineer. This is a contract position.
What You Will Do
Detailed Description
HMI Design
Create new HMI programs using GP-pro software on Proface hardware.
Modify existing HMI programs using GP-pro software on Proface hardware.
Review and verify HMI programs during customer buyoffs.
PLC Design
Create new PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, MPE720, PCwin, Memosoft, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley, Yaskawa, Toyopuc, Siemens hardware.
Modify existing PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, MPE720, PCwin, Memosoft, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley, Yaskawa, Toyopuc, Siemens hardware.
Review and verify PLC design during customer buyoffs.
Safety PLC Design
Create new Safety PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley and Siemens hardware.
Modify existing Safety PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley and Siemens hardware.
Review and verify Safety PLC design during customer buyoffs.
Hardwire Layouts
Create new Hardware Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software.
Modify existing Hardware Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software.
Review and verify Hardwire Layout during customer buyoffs.
Panel Layouts
Create new Panel Layouts using AutoCAD Electrical software.
Modify existing Panel Layouts using AutoCAD Electrical software.
Review and verify Panel Layouts during customer buyoffs.
Risk Assessments
Preform Risk Assessments on projects regarding bid selection, hardware procurement, and installation timing.
Modify existing Field Device Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software.
Review and verify Field Device Layouts during customer buyoffs.
Installation Supervision
Supervise Engineers, Electricians, and Millwrights during installation of various Press upgrades.
Provide direction on installation tasks to Engineers, Electricians, and Millwrights.
Problem solve any construction related items during installation.
Full Line Commissioning
Provide Full Line Commissioning support before, during, and after installation of various press upgrade projects which includes PLC, Electrical, and Mechanical support.
Requirements
BS in Electrical Engineering/technologies or technician degree or Equivalent Work Experience.
AutoCad Electrical Experience.
PLC programming experience (Rockwell, Mitsubishi and Siemens preferred) – Must Have.
Electrical hardware design experience.
Experience with equipment installation and commissioning.
Ability to multitask.
Works well within a team environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
How You Will Be Successful
Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.
Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.
For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com
Ready to go? #ONLYFORWARD
At our core we are explorers; adventures; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world’s most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and unchartered waters, we dive headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer’s toughest challenges.
Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.
Controls Engineer
Job Summary
Our client in Georgetown, KY is looking for a Controls Engineer. This is a contract position.
What You Will Do
- Job Description
Detailed Description
HMI Design
Create new HMI programs using GP-pro software on Proface hardware.
Modify existing HMI programs using GP-pro software on Proface hardware.
Review and verify HMI programs during customer buyoffs.
PLC Design
Create new PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, MPE720, PCwin, Memosoft, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley, Yaskawa, Toyopuc, Siemens hardware.
Modify existing PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, MPE720, PCwin, Memosoft, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley, Yaskawa, Toyopuc, Siemens hardware.
Review and verify PLC design during customer buyoffs.
Safety PLC Design
Create new Safety PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley and Siemens hardware.
Modify existing Safety PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley and Siemens hardware.
Review and verify Safety PLC design during customer buyoffs.
Hardwire Layouts
Create new Hardware Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software.
Modify existing Hardware Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software.
Review and verify Hardwire Layout during customer buyoffs.
Panel Layouts
Create new Panel Layouts using AutoCAD Electrical software.
Modify existing Panel Layouts using AutoCAD Electrical software.
Review and verify Panel Layouts during customer buyoffs.
Risk Assessments
Preform Risk Assessments on projects regarding bid selection, hardware procurement, and installation timing.
- Field Device Layouts
Modify existing Field Device Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software.
Review and verify Field Device Layouts during customer buyoffs.
Installation Supervision
Supervise Engineers, Electricians, and Millwrights during installation of various Press upgrades.
Provide direction on installation tasks to Engineers, Electricians, and Millwrights.
Problem solve any construction related items during installation.
Full Line Commissioning
Provide Full Line Commissioning support before, during, and after installation of various press upgrade projects which includes PLC, Electrical, and Mechanical support.
Requirements
BS in Electrical Engineering/technologies or technician degree or Equivalent Work Experience.
AutoCad Electrical Experience.
PLC programming experience (Rockwell, Mitsubishi and Siemens preferred) – Must Have.
Electrical hardware design experience.
Experience with equipment installation and commissioning.
Ability to multitask.
Works well within a team environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
How You Will Be Successful
- Envision the Future
- Communicate Honestly and Broadly
- Seek Technology and Business “First”
- Embrace Diversity and Take Risks
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Benefit Package
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Discounts
- Free training on all Altair products
Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.
Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.
For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com
Ready to go? #ONLYFORWARD
At our core we are explorers; adventures; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world’s most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and unchartered waters, we dive headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer’s toughest challenges.
Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.
