Senior Controls Engineer_Addison, TX

Job Description

Job Title : Controls Engineer

Location : Addison, TX

Experience Level : Mid-Senior

Experience Required : 10 Years

Education Level : Bachelor’s Degree

Industry : Industrial Automation

Relocation Assistance : No

Visa Sponsorship : No

Job Description :

A Controls Engineer position is available, requiring demonstrated technical proficiency in implementing automation solutions with PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS / Delta V platforms.

The role involves direct interaction with customers and leading a team of engineers to identify requirements, develop specifications, and implement / test / commission / qualify automation solutions.

This leadership position demands strong problem-solving abilities, well-balanced people skills, business efficiency aptitude, and an interest in creating partnerships.

Success is measured by securing repeat work with both new and existing customers.

Responsibilities :

• Deliver innovative automation solutions and design standards independently or as a team leader.
• Conceptualize, detail, and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery.
• Develop control system architecture, select components, detail schematic diagrams, and system documentation.
• Program controllers (PLC, DCS / Delta V) and process visualization (HMI / SCADA).
• Develop databases for archiving / displaying historical system data.
• Implement and commission control systems at client facilities.
• Utilize controller programming languages (Ladder, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text) and standard programming languages (VBA, .NET, SQL, Python).
• Design, detail, and implement industrial networking systems using protocols like Ethernet / IP, Profinet, Modbus.
• Manage project responsibilities, including developing execution plans, work breakdown structures, budgets, scheduling, time tracking, financial tracking, problem identification, conflict resolution, team leadership, and attending project status meetings.
• Oversee daily operations and activities of projects up to $10M, ensuring project profitability.
• Act as a technical lead and guide lower-level engineers and technicians, potentially managing smaller projects.

Travel :

Up to 25%, mostly local to Dallas.

Working Environment :

Standard office environment, on-site office environment, diverse industrial environments, frequent use of a personal computer, fax / copy machines, and phones.

Requirements

Education :

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical / Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

Experience :

• Over 8 years of experience preferred.
• In-depth understanding of Emerson DeltaV platform.
• Experience in PLC-5 to ControlLogix conversions.
• Knowledge of PLC platforms (Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Modicon) and HMI / SCADA platforms (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 platforms like Emerson DeltaV or similar.
• Project Management experience with PMP certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with Batch / Recipes, OEE, MES, and ERP systems.
• Industry experience in Semiconductor, Life Sciences, Building Automation, Food and Beverage, Water Treatment, and general manufacturing.
• Electrical schematic and control panel design, including power distribution under VAC and NEC references.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Experience leading and mentoring a team of engineers / technicians.
• References : Professional references, preferably one from each of the following : a subordinate, a peer, and a manager.

Physical Demands :

Ability to see, perceive color, hear, speak clearly, use hands dexterously, drive, lift, mount / demount equipment, push, and pull.

Benefits

• Bonus potential of 20%-25%.
• When joinging our client as a direct hire, you will be joining a % employee-owned company with over 40 years of industry history ranked among the Top 5 Systems Integrator Giants, listed as # on the ENR Top Firms.
30+ days ago