Senior Control Engineer

With incredible growth over a decade, this systems integration firm has been in business for 40 years and have 30+ USA office locations! The key to their longevity and success is due to the depth of their experienced, talented engineers.

For several years they have been recognized by Control Engineering as one of the Top Ten System Integrator Giants.

Reasons to work for this company :

• Opportunity to get involved with challenging projects across many different industries
• Comprehensive medical / dental insurance
• 401K match and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• They have a great reputation in the industry and with their customers

Position summary :

Utilizing PLCs, HMI, SCADA, Instrumentation and Process Controls you will work on challenging projects and provide team leadership in delivering automation systems in a wide variety of industries.

What you will do :

• Controls engineering design, development, and implementation including software (PLC layout, HMI approaches, Ladder concepts, Scripted languages), hardware (systems integration, instrumentation callout, panel layout, and construction), and systems design (integration of the various components on any given project)
• Technical writing including project definition and requirements, clearly delineated status reporting, process control sequence of operations, standard practices and procedures, the scope of supply, requests for information, customer correspondence, and code commenting
• Project documentation : task / periodic status reporting, percent complete estimating, production, and assembly of required project manuals, organization and maintenance of current network-based project files, phone transcripts, meeting minutes, I / O lists, specifying basic instrumentation, etc.
• Programming consisting of Function Chart or Ladder logic, scripted control languages, graphics construction, instrumentation and various control device configurations, database configuration, and intuitive ability to program an otherwise difficult device
• Some sales and marketing are involved. This includes the ability to identify sales opportunities, confidence to suggest scope changes with justifications, ability to network across targeted industries, vision to try new marketing approaches, and willingness to take on new marketing responsibilities as needed
• Ability to simulate, test, and troubleshoot code and systems, regardless of level of involvement in the programming of said code and systems.

Minimum Requirements :

• Education A BA / BS degree in engineering or related discipline. Technical degree and / or equivalent experience may be substituted.
• Work Experience 5+ years of directly related experience in process control and / or BMS is preferred. Strong leadership and client relation skills are required.
• Technical Experience Industrial instrumentation and control implementation with multiple platforms. Knowledge and experience with Instrumentation, Control Systems, SCADA, IT / OT, and Enterprise Level integration.
• Industry Experience Specialty Chemical, Life Science, Food & Beverage, Oil & Gas, Pulp / Paper, and Utilities
• Professionalism be able to work independently or as part of a small or large team depending on the project.

To comply with some state laws, the annual base salary range for this position has been provided. The range given is broad and should be considered as a guideline only.

Our client will consider a candidate’s work experience, education / training, key skills, the salaries of current employees in similar roles, and other factors when extending an offer.