What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Engineer for Power Conversion Systems position at The Ranger Group?
The Ranger Group, a leading US Engineering Solutions provider to companies across the Aerospace & Defense, Medical Device, Electronics and Industrial Manufacturing industries, is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer.
Key Responsibilities:
- PLC Programming: Develop, test, validate, and troubleshoot automation control systems for power conversion applications using Siemens PLCs.
- Control Narrative Development: Create control narratives outlining operational sequences, IO Lists, functional analysis, FMEA analysis, time-sequence charts, state machines, and system behavior for power conversion and distribution systems.
- Block Diagram Design: Develop block diagrams and functional descriptions to support control system design and implementation.
- HMI Development: Configure WinCC HMI for monitoring and controlling power conversion processes. Respect High Performance HMI design principles and graphic conventions to have simplified yet valuable display of information for operator comfort and understanding.
- Communication protocols: Experience with interfacing other control systems or equipment through various communication protocols (Profinet, Profibus, Modbus TCP / RTU, J1939, CanOpen, Custom protocols over Serial / UDP communication, OPC UA, etc.).
- System Integration: Interface with inverters, rectifiers, transformers, switchgear, and grid-tied systems, ensuring seamless communication with PLCs.
- Testing & Commissioning: Create testing plans / procedures and conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) to validate automation solutions in power electronics and electrical distribution environments.
