Controls Engineer Level 1

The Controls Engineer works on a variety of projects delivering automation systems for diverse industries. This position provides the opportunity to interact with clients to understand the automation requirements and transform them into effective control solutions. This is done using strong project execution methodologies, established procedures and using good judgment in making adaptations and modifications. This is a role that requires strong technical ability, communication skills, and establish relationships with clients and vendors.

Primary Responsibilities:

This position requires the ability to deliver innovative automation solutions and design standards either self-directed. The candidate must have the ability to conceptualize, detail and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery that meet our customer’s requirements. This involves the development of a control system architecture, selecting the components to be used, detailing schematic diagrams and system documentation, programming controllers (PLC,DCS,RTU), programming the process visualization (HMI/SCADA), developing databases for archiving/displaying historical system data and implementing/commissioning the control system at the client’s facility. Knowledge of controller programming languages such as Ladder, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text and others to achieve the desired results are strongly preferred. Also, having knowledge of standard programming languages such as VBA, .NET and SQL for the development of HMI/SCADA systems is preferred.

For larger systems, experience with industrial networking used to connect control system components and instrumentation is preferred. The Controls Engineer would design, detail and implement a variety of fiber, wired and wireless systems using industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.).

This position may require the following project management responsibilities: developing project execution plans, work breakdown structures and associated budgets, task prioritization and scheduling, time tracking and reporting, financial tracking and reporting, early problem identification, conflict management/resolution, leading and supporting a team, and attending project status meetings.  Overseeing daily operations and activities of a project(s) while ensuring overall profitability of the project is also expected. The ideal candidate must have a diverse engineering skill set with the ability to work independently.

Requirements

Education:

A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science is required. 

0-5 years with capabilities in the below areas is preferred:

• Experience in industries such as Oil & Gas, Water/Wastewater, Mining Life Sciences, Building Automation, Manufacturing and Food & Beverage.
  
• Experience in the design of electrical schematics, including power distribution under 480VAC, control panels and associated NEC references desired.
  
• Experience with AutoCAD is also desired
  

As projects require and depends on workload in the area of residence

Benefits

• Health insurance
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Vision insurance
  
• Retirement plan with no required match
  
• Profit Sharing
  
• Paid time off
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Recognition Awards
  

Delivering completely integrated systems and turn-key solutions to make end-user lives easier. From substation to PLC, IO to industrial networking, Convergence ensures that all systems are well documented, easy to use, and operating seamlessly. Our central tenant is that our customer should use us less - through repeatable solutions, open programming, and off the shelf technology. Convergence puts our customer in power of their assets, not hostage to brands, integrators, or ongoing contracts from Engineering Design, Remediation, Procurement, Installation, Commissioning, through ongoing lifecycle support.

At Convergence Controls & Engineering, we believe that when we hire the best and provide them with a culture that fosters responsibility, freedom and self-development, the entire team thrives. Our team is empowered to quickly respond to clients’ needs and encouraged to implement the best solutions. Know that when working at Convergence, the only thing better than the outstanding benefits and culture is knowing that you are working with the best in the industry.