Control Systems Engineer

Job description

Key Responsibilities Perform electrical design activities for automation control Systems, including hardware selection, system architecture, and review of electrical schematic drawings. Develop control software by defining software functional specifications and programming PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems. Participate in automation projects such as capital expansion, new technology development, solution migration, and process control improvement. Engage in all phases of the project lifecycle, from system design to installation, commissioning, start-up, training, and technology transfer. Utilize advanced skills in PLC, HMI, SCADA, automation integration, and data communication as required by each project. Demonstrate fundamental knowledge in automation controls systems to develop control logic and flow. Willingness to travel and provide weekend or shift coverage as needed for projects. Experiences/Education - Required Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Electronics, Industrial Automation, Control Engineering, Mechatronics, Power Systems, Measurement & Instrumentation, or Computer Engineering. 3+ years of working experience as control/electrical engineer in customized machinery or automation equipment company Experience living, studying, working and/or extended traveling outside of home country or working with international teams is a plus Diversity of experience or background is a plus 3+ years hands-on control systems hardware and software integration system design 3+ years hands-on PLC/HMI (Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens, CODESYS.) experience Familiarity with PLC, HMI, VFD, and servo system programming, iFix SCADA development, and system integration. Familiar with programming using standardized PLC code libraries Familiar with Electrical Safety system design and implementation Experiences/Education - Desired Proficiency in various PLC and HMI systems, such as Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens, CODESYS Experience in computer languages for industrial control, such as C, C++, C#, VBA, Python, etc., for complete system development. Knowledge of advanced control algorithms, such as MIMO, IMC, MPC development with MATLAB or Python. Experience in industrial data systems with SQL databases. Proficiency in electrical drawing skills, such as AutoCAD and EPLAN. Understanding of industrial process concepts and other Manufacturing Excellence skills, such as DMAIC, KT, FMEA, SIPOC, and Project Management skills.