Summary/Objective
The Controls Engineer is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and support of PLC & HMI systems.
Essential Functions
- Implementing PLC or HMI platforms
- Design/programming of Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)
- Troubleshooting of electrical, PLC, and HMI systems
- Site commissioning and installation
- On-call service/support for existing installations
- Help establish new and maintain existing standards
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competencies
- Technical Capacity.
- Good mechanical aptitude.
- Communication Proficiency.
- Problem Solving/Analysis.
- Thoroughness.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of the Controls Engineer, the employee is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Controls Engineer.
While performing the duties of the Controls Engineer, the employee is required to:
| Task | % of time |
|---|---|
| • sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl and climb | 80% |
| • lift or move items over 50 pounds | 20% |
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position; 40 hours per week with occasional overtime as job duties demand, with some travel required.
Required Education and Experience
- 5+ years of experience with PLC and HMI programming
- Allen Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix and Studio 5000 experience required.
- Allen Bradley FactoryTalk View experience required.
- Microsoft Sequel Database (SQL) experience is preferred but not required.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office required.