Senior Controls Engineer

A company currently seeking a Controls Engineer to fill an available position at our office in Addison, TX. This position requires demonstrated technical proficiency in implementing automation solutions with PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS/Delta V platforms.
This person will interact directly with the customer and lead a team of company engineers in identifying requirements, developing specifications, and implementing/testing/commissioning/qualifying automation solutions.
This position is a leadership role within the business unit and requires strong problem-solving ability, well-balanced people skills, an aptitude for business efficiency, and an interest in creating partnerships.
The Mid- or Senior Controls Engineer demonstrates success by securing repeat work with both new and existing customers.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education –Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science or equal experience.
Experience –Greater than 8 years with capabilities in below areas is preferred:
In-depth understanding of Emerson DeltaV platform.
Experience in PLC-5 to ControlLogix conversions.
In-depth understanding of PLC hardware/software platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Modicon.
In-depth understanding of HMI/SCADA hardware/software platforms such as Servers, VM’s, Networks, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk and Plant Pax, Aveva System Platform and Edge, Inductive Automation Ignition, GE iFIX, Siemens Winn CC and TI Portal.
Understanding of DCS hardware/software platforms such as Emerson DeltaV or similar.
Project Management experience with a PMP certification a plus.
Understanding of Batch/Recipes, OEE, MES, and ERP systems.
Experience in industries such as Semiconductor, Life Sciences, Building Automation, Food and Beverage, Water Treatment, and general manufacturing.
Experience in the design of electrical schematics, and control panels including power distribution under 480VAC, and associated NEC references desired.
Experience with AutoCAD is also desired.
Experience leading a team of engineers/technicians to provide control system solutions.
Experience mentoring less experienced engineers.
Professional references, preferably one from each of the following:
a subordinate, a peer, and a manager.
Must have:
Industries - One or more of:
Semiconductor, Life Sciences, Building Automation, Food and Beverage, Water Treatment, and general manufacturing
PLC Programming
PLC-5 to ControlLogix conversions
PLC hardware/software platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Modicon.
HMI/SCADA hardware/software platforms such as Servers, VM’s, Networks, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk and Plant Pax, Aveva System Platform and Edge, Inductive Automation Ignition, GE iFIX, Siemens Winn CC, and TI Portal.
DCS hardware/software platforms such as Emerson DeltaV or similar
Instrumentation
Networking – ethernet, etc,
Lead projects as a Project Manager (PM) but not a full-blown PM, this is a hands-on project engineering role
Client interactive experience
Batch/Recipes, OEE, MES, and ERP systems
Travel up to 25%
Nice to have:
AutoCAD
PMP certification
Semiconductor
Design of electrical schematics, and control panels including power distribution under 480VAC, and associated NEC references
Life Science industry background
TRAVEL:
Ability to travel up to 25% – mostly local to Dallas.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION:
Seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, ability to mount/dismount equipment, pushing and pulling.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Standard office environment, on-site office environment, diverse industrial environments, frequent use of a personal computer, facsimile/copy machines, and phones.