Sr. Controls Engineer - Hybrid

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SUMMARY:

Our client is looking for a Sr. Controls Engineer for their Addison, TX location. This position requires demonstrated technical proficiency in implementing automation solutions with PLC, DCS, HMI, SCADA and DCS/Delta V platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position requires the ability to deliver innovative automation solutions and design standards either self-directed or as a leader of a team.
• The candidate must have the ability to conceptualize, detail and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery that meet our customers requirements. This involves the development of a control system architecture, selecting the components to be used, detailing schematic diagrams and system documentation, programming controllers (PLC, DCS, RTU), programming the process visualization (HMI/SCADA), developing databases for archiving/displaying historical system data and implementing/commissioning the control system at the clients facility.
• Knowledge of controller programming such as Ladder, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text, and others to achieve the desired results is required.
• Also having knowledge of standard programming such as VBA, .NET, and SQL for the development of HMI/SCADA systems is .
• The ideal candidate must have diverse engineering skillset with the ability to work independently. Will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers and technicians. Could also act as a Project Manager on smaller projects.

MUST HAVE:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science
• 8+ Years Work Experience
• 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
• In-depth understanding of Emerson DeltaV platform (Preferably 2-3 years recent minimum experience)
• PLC hardware/software platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Modicon.
• HMI/SCADA hardware/software platforms such as Servers, VMs, 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%, mostly local to the Dallas area

NICE TO HAVE:

• AutoCAD experience.
• PMP Certification
• Semiconductor experience
• Life Science Industry Background
• Familiarity with electrical schematics, including power distribution under 480VAC, control panels, and associated NEC references.