Senior Controls Engineer_Addison, TX - head-huntress

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 opportunity is available, showcasing expertise in implementing automation solutions focusing on PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS/Delta V platforms. The role entails collaborating with clients, leading engineering teams to pinpoint requirements, craft specifications, and deploy/test/validate automation solutions. This leadership role requires robust problem-solving skills, effective interpersonal abilities, business acumen, and a knack for fostering partnerships. Success is gauged by securing recurring projects with both existing and new clients.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver inventive automation solutions independently or as a team leader.
  
• Create, detail, and execute control systems for industrial processes and equipment.
  
• Architect control system frameworks, choose components, detail schematic diagrams, and generate system documentation.
  
• Code controllers (PLC, DCS/Delta V) and process visualization (HMI/SCADA).
  
• Establish databases for storing/displaying historical system data.
  
• Deploy and validate control systems at client sites.
  
• Utilize controller programming languages and standard programming languages.
  
• Design and implement industrial networking systems employing various protocols.
  
• Oversee project duties, including devising execution plans, managing budgets, resolving conflicts, leading teams, and attending project status meetings.
  
• Supervise daily operations and tasks of projects up to $10M, ensuring project profitability.
  
• Serve as a technical lead, offering guidance to junior engineers and technicians, potentially overseeing smaller projects.
  
  

Travel:

• Approximately 25%, mainly local to Dallas.
  
  

Working Environment:

• Varied work settings, from office environments to industrial sites, frequent use of office equipment.
  

Requirements

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

Experience:

• Over 8 years of experience preferred.
  
• In-depth knowledge of Emerson DeltaV platform.
  
• Experience in PLC-5 to ControlLogix conversions.
  
• Familiarity with various PLC and HMI/SCADA platforms.
  
• Understanding of DCS platforms like Emerson DeltaV or similar.
  
• Project Management experience with PMP certification is advantageous.
  
• Knowledge of Batch/Recipes, OEE, MES, and ERP systems.
  
• Diverse industry exposure in Semiconductor, Life Sciences, Building Automation, Food and Beverage, Water Treatment, and general manufacturing.
  
• Proficiency in electrical schematic and control panel design, including AutoCAD.
  
• Leadership experience managing engineering teams.
  
• Professional references required.
  

Physical Demands:

• Various physical requirements including vision, speech, hearing, manual dexterity, and mobility.
  

Benefits

• Potential bonus of 20%-25%.
  
• Join an employee-owned company with a rich history in the industry.