What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Dubak Electrical?
We are seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to design, develop, and maintain control systems for our manufacturing and automation processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in PLC programming, HMI development, and electrical design, ensuring the efficiency, reliability, and safety of our systems.
Primary position responsibilities, not limited to other tasks that may be assigned according to the project or needs of our client:
- Electrical & Controls Design capability and working knowledge using AutoCAD
- Develop, procurement, and material tracking utilizing control system bill of materials.
- Experience and working knowledge of UL508A Standards
- Design and review electrical schematics and control panel layouts.
- Conduct testing, validation, and debugging of control systems.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Provide technical support and training to maintenance and operations teams
- Develop and implement automation and control strategies for manufacturing processes.
- Perform system integration, including motor controls, sensors, and network communication.
- Perform programming and troubleshooting of PLC’s, HMI’s, VFD’s, Motion Control Systems, Safety Systems, Instrumentation, and Process Controls
- Ability to troubleshoot, install, maintain, repair, program, and specify for new installation or replacement of AC drives, control panel hardware, field instrumentation, and legacy PLC systems
- Troubleshooting control system issues, helping support existing client applications, general client communication
- Control System Programming: SCADA, HMI, and PLC code development
- Develop functional design specifications, system manuals, FAT/SAT documentation, and submittals.
- Lead control and automation projects utilizing skills in client technical sales, scope development, project engineering
- Work within project teams consisting of clients, electrical engineers, control system programmers, and information system programmers to deliver integrated automation solutions
- Provide plant check-out, commissioning, and start-up services at customer sites
- Traveling for this position is required, estimated at 30%-50%
Qualifications for this position:
- Degree in Electrical engineering or Mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
- 3 years of experience in engineering and development of integrated controls system solutions for container handling, packaging systems, line integration, batch or process-based manufacturing systems, control panel design
- 3 years of experience in HMI programming. Primary HMI Systems: Allen Bradley/ Rockwell, FactoryTalk View, ME/SE Software and Ignition
- 3 years of experience in PLC programming. Primary PLC Systems: Allen Bradley/ Rockwell RSLogix 5/500, RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000 and Connected Components Workbench (CCW)
- Familiarity with control panel design and electrical schematics
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Ability of working independently & seldom on a team
- Understanding of robotics, vision systems, and motion control is a plus.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing
- Training Reimbursement Program
- Positive Work/Life Balance
- Opportunity for Advancement
Dubak Electrical Group, LLC and its affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, membership or activity in a local commission, veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000