Controls Engineer III

Job Description

Job Description

A Controls Engineer is required for the design, detail, and program of motor controls. All design work is to be completed on Autodesk AutoCAD or EPlan. The ideal candidate for this position will have a thorough understanding of motor control and panel design. The successful candidate will have worked with motor controls, and processes and assisted in their development and maintenance along with controls programming. This position will have the opportunity to grow through design, engineering and manufacturing of motor controls.

Although the chosen candidate will focus primarily on PLC programming, controls design and support, there will be considerable opportunity to develop skills in every aspect of the manufacturing engineering including customer support, purchasing, product assembly, as well as debug, installation, and service. Travel is not a significant part of the anticipated task load; however, some may be required.

Desired Skills and Experience

Knowledge of AutoCAD is required with an emphasis on control panel design and layout. Willingness to work with all aspects of project from initial customer contact to conceptualization and design, to implementation and commissioning are required. Being able to prosper and function in a team environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in an engineering or panel shop environment developing PLC code from scratch, generating wire diagrams and commissioning control panel layouts
• Demonstrated proficiency with AutoDesk AutoCAD is required. Thorough knowledge of motor controls and motor control layouts
• Experience designing and programming control systems with emphasis on PLCs, SCADA or HMI systems is a plus. TIA Portal / Rockwell programming is required
• Experience with control system networking technologies and OSI Layer 2 networks a plus. Ethernet IP / Profibus / Profinet and Modbus TCP
• Knowledge of and familiarity with the National Electric Ode (NEC), UL, related safety codes and international standards
• Support installations and field service as needed, test and troubleshoot panels during prototyping and build
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Ability to work with plant engineers, external vendors, operators and management to manage projects and assignments is essential
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Experience in oil and gas, water / wastewater, and irrigation a plus.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Electrical Engineering, or 2-year associates degree and minimum of three (3) years experience

or Minimum five (5) years experience in lieu of a degree

Experience

Additional Requirements

This position is onsite located in Hernando, MS. North American Electric, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.