Controls Engineer

Job description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Controls Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in control systems design, automation, and programming. This role will involve working closely with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and optimize control strategies for our products and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Controls System Design:

· Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to design and develop control systems for various products and industrial processes.

· Design control architectures, including selection and integration of sensors, actuators, PLCs, and other hardware components.

· Develop and implement control algorithms to achieve desired system performance, accuracy, and reliability.

Programming and Implementation:

· Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and other control devices to execute desired control strategies.

· Develop and implement software for automated control, data acquisition, and real-time monitoring.

· Troubleshoot and debug control software to ensure smooth system operation.

Integration and Testing:

· Integrate control systems with mechanical components, electrical systems, and software applications.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

· 5 years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or a related field.

· Proficiency in PLC programming languages (e.g., ladder logic, structured text) and HMI/SCADA systems.

· Strong understanding of control system theories, algorithms, and principles.

· Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP).

· Familiarity with hardware components such as sensors, actuators, motor drives, and industrial robots.

· Ability to troubleshoot complex control system issues and implement effective solutions.