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Controls Engineer - Houston TX - Onsite work - 6 months contract
Requisition Name: IoT-EU-Controls Engineer
Start Date: 3/17/2025
Duration: 26 Weeks
Services Location: TX/Houston / Onsite
Description Of Services:
Controls Engineer We are seeking a Controls Engineer to join our team. This position will support the Controls Engineering Manager by providing engineering expertise in the successful execution of industrial automation projects including the initial hardware design, parts list development, software development, testing, and commissioning at our customers manufacturing facilities. Tasks include programming and revisions of PLC logic, configuration of variable speed drives, designing control panels, and providing remote support to end customers. Responsibilities: Develop new and customize existing PLC programs for discrete manufacturing processes, motion control, and material handling control systems to meet customer-specific requirements following applicable design best practices and internal company standards. Possess the ability to handle a dynamic workload with minimum supervision. Work in the control platforms of primarily Allen Bradley's Logix and, on occasion, Siemens Simatic S7. It is expected that the Controls Engineers specifies/selects adequate control hardware including controllers, I/O (both local and remote), communication hardware and other related controls hardware. Programming and program execution in PLC controllers. Proficient use of Rockwell Automation's Studio 5000 software package. Experience with Siemens's TIA Portal package is a plus. Interface such PLC controllers/programs with AC and DC drives through industrial networks, mainly Ethernet/IP and Profinet. Drive manufacturers include, but are not limited to, Allen Bradley, Siemens, ABB, Yaskawa, and Control Techniques. Work closely with the Data/MES Engineering department to collaborate in the development of HMI and MES programs to be mated with the control systems developed. Develop customer-oriented documentation based on accepted industrial engineering principles including programming diagrams, network diagrams, I/O lists, single-line diagrams, electrical wiring schematics and user manuals. Perform in-house systems tests. Travel to customer sites for installation, debugging, and commissioning of complete automation systems (20% or less of the year, usually for 2 weeks or less). Troubleshoot and diagnose problems and errors in control systems both remotely and, when needed, at the customer's site. Coordinate with the Project Manager for milestone completion strategizing. Communicate with Clients to determine needs, requirements, and expectations. Minimum Qualifications: 4-year engineering degree (electrical engineering or in a related field). 10 years work experience in industrial controls. Strong knowledge and experience of PLC programming. Demonstrated experience in hardware and software automation projects development. Demonstrated experience in automation projects commissioning. Preferred Qualifications these are not requirements but ideal: 5 years work experience in industrial controls Proficient in PLC function block programming & troubleshooting (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley and Siemens preferred with at least some experience with Rockwell). AC variable speed drives configuration and troubleshooting experience (Variable frequency drives, DC drives) at 480VAC and less. PLC communication protocols experience (Ethernet/IP preferred). Ability to set up communication hardware and test designed solutions. HMI/SCADA programming and deployment experience, including Ignition Willing to travel greater than 20% of the time. Field experience working in a heavy industry environment. Experience working for a controls system integrator in both master integration of multiple OEM control system provisions as well as machine-level control systems. Experience in making drawings using AutoCad Electrical. Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) regulations. Design and/or implementation of controls safety systems and Safety over Ethernet
Deliverables:
-Process Flows -Mentor and Knowledge transfer to client project team members -Participate as primary, co and/or contributing author on any and all project deliverables associated with their assigned areas of responsibility -Participate in data conversion and data maintenance -Provide best practice and industry specific solutions -Advise on and provide alternative (out of the box) solutions -Provide thought leadership as well as hands on technical configuration/development as needed. -Participate as a team member of the functional team -Perform other duties as assigned.
