Senior Control Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Controls Engineer

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Location: Dallas, TX – fully onsite

Salary: $105-120k + bonus potential

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• PTO
• Holiday

Summary:

Akkodis is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer for a direct hire position in the Dallas, TX area. The desired candidate will have 5+ years of previous experience in industrial control systems. This role is responsible for planning, designing, and implementing control systems, communication networks, and advanced computer applications. Will frequently conduct ground level programming, new machine installation, upgrades, and troubleshooting for various programs, industrial robotics, and production systems. This role will work with a large variety of equipment and technical systems, including, but not limited to; PLC systems, production robots, Servo systems, and SCADA systems. This is an excellent opportunity with an exciting company!!!

Responsibilities:

• Develop SCADA system master plans, performing needs assessments and providing innovative solutions involving SCADA systems, instrumentation, communication networks, radio and cellular communication systems and cyber security practices.
• Develop plans and/or drawings including SCADA system architectures, control panels layout, loop diagrams, process control descriptions and procedures.
• Support production by performing small to large project troubleshooting and programming services of existing and new plant automation equipment including PLC, HMI, and reporting software programming of multiple vendors.
• Complete programming of robots and touching up points as needed to support production needs.
• Work with production and process to optimize line flow, cycle time issues, and quality concerns through changes in programming or troubleshooting of controls.
• Work to help develop new technology for the plant to utilize in efforts to improve cycle times and quality detection/prevention systems.
• Manage technical engineering projects, with an emphasis on the launch of new products and process improvements into current production operations.
• Oversee all aspects of equipment and process improvements involving conceptualization, tracking cost, development, production implementation, and post-launch support in a cross-functional team environment.
• Provide requirement gathering, design configuration, integration, and implementation of numerous process control solutions, including, but not limited to, batch software, AB PLC Logix series systems, HMI packages, SCADA systems, Visual Basic, PC networking technology, AC/DC motor drive systems, servo motor systems, routing systems, and robot controls and instrumentation.
• Interact with contractors, maintenance, and production personnel to identify issues in plant processes and provide solutions.
• Provide direction, assistance, and training to maintenance electricians and plan and coordinate detailed aspects of engineering work.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Engineering, and/or other Engineering-related degree.
• 5+ years of engineering experience, preferably in industrial controls with a strong background within a manufacturing environment.
• 3–5 years of experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and/or Robots.
• 1-3 years of knowledge/experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Experience with Gear Motor and Direct Drive Motors.
• Experience with multiple HMI vendors, SCADA communication system.
• Experience and demonstrated success managing multiple simultaneous assignments/projects and meeting schedules/timelines.
• Significant “hands on the product” type experience with ability to recognize problems, predict potential outcomes, and implement countermeasures quickly enough to avoid problems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with MODBUS RTU.
• Proficiency with BACnet protocol is a plus.
• Understanding of LonWorks protocol a plus.
• Demonstrated understanding of Cognex In-Sight software.
• Ability to connect to PLC and navigate programming software.
• Ability to use RS Net Worx software, RS View Studio, and Panel Builder software.
• Understanding of basic concepts of MMIs; familiar with PanelView Plus and PanelView hardware.
• Demonstrated understanding of Ethernet cabling and addressing, Device Net, RIO, and wireless PC networking.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ladder logic programming, PLC 5, SLC500, ControlLogix, MicroLogix, RIO, Ethernet I/P, DeviceNet.

If you are interested in this Sr. Controls Engineer job, then please click apply through Akkodis.

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