Automation & Controls Engineer

Verus Associates, Inc.

$80K — $110K *
Reno, NV 89502In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years' relevant experience in automation and control engineering
  • Proficiency in PLC Programming for major brands (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
  • Experience with HMI and SCADA systems programming
  • Knowledge of software development languages like C#, VB.NET, SQL, and JavaScript
  • Familiarity with virtualization and cloud computing technologies
  • Ability to work well in a team environment and possess strong communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop SCADA, HMI, and PLC programs according to specifications
  • Design control panels and select instrumentation components
  • Create system specifications based on client requirements
  • Conduct system commissioning and provide field support
  • Collaborate with project managers and team members to manage programming tasks
  • Balance priorities and adapt to changing project needs
  • Lead design review meetings and interface with clients about project status
  • Promote programming services to potential and existing clients
  • Mentor junior engineers in control systems
  • Document full project life cycles from inception to completion

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunity for domestic and international travel
  • Team-oriented culture that values humor and authenticity
  • Career development through mentorship opportunities
  • Engagement in diverse and challenging projects
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Automation /Controls Engineer

Vers is looking for a self-motivated, organized and results-driven Controls Engineer to join our collaborative team.

Our clients are important to us, and we are seeking someone who enjoys a good challenge, is accountable, well-organized, and takes pride in meeting deadlines and milestones.

The ideal candidate for this position has experience developing and programming various control systems. The candidate must be able to implement control strategies, design control panels, specify instrumentation, and program common PLC/HMI packages. The candidate must be comfortable working in both office and field environments. The position requires some travel domestically and internationally. This position reports directly to the General Manager.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who will fit in with our existing team - someone who is authentic, personable, trustworthy, who has a good sense of humour, approachable, and humble.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of the Controls Engineer include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Develop SCADA, HMI, and PLC programs based on control strategies and specifications
  • Design control panels and specify components
  • Develop system specifications and sequence of operations based on client requirements
  • Perform system commissioning and field support functions
  • Work with discipline leads, PMs and other team members to manage and run programming efforts for the project.
  • Prioritize and set deadlines, while also being adaptable and flexible to changing needs.
  • Commission control system programming
  • Conduct effective design review meetings and interface regularly with clients regarding scope of work, deliverable requirements and project status.
  • Able to promote and market programming scope to new and existing clients
  • Mentor junior controls engineers.
  • Able to generate and maintain full project life cycle documentation.


Please submit your resume and cover letter in PDF form (maximum four pages) via email to [email protected].

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited university or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years' applicable experience
  • Experience successfully leveraging technology
  • Track record of success with documented results
  • Virtualization and Cloud Computing
  • Batch process experience
  • PLC Programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Modicon, GE)
  • Motion (Rockwell Kinetix) and Robot (Fanuc) programming
  • HMI Programming (Ignition, Wonderware, Cimplicity, FTViewSE)
  • Software Development (C#, VB.NET, SQL, JavaScript)
  • Knowledge of computer configuration and networking
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Self-motivated, energetic individual with a can-do attitude
  • Strong problem solving and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Software: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD

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