JOB DESCRIPTION Title: Control systems engineer
Location: Homestead, Florida
Reports to: Process Control & Automation Manager
Classification: ☒Exempt • Non-exempt
Job SummaryDesigns, programs, optimizes and troubleshoots PLC/SCADA control systems to improve reliability, automation performance, and data visibility. Supports operations with advanced troubleshooting, instrumentation, documentation, and technical leadership
Job DescriptionCore areas of responsibility are:
- Ensure all activities are performed in compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, permit requirements, and applicable SOPs.
- Support electrical team in troubleshooting electrical components related to the control system
- Drive development and optimization of existing industrial automation processes to further support day-to-day operations.
- Perform updates in compliance with applicable modification process SOP.
- Analyze process data and control system performance to drive optimization.
- Historian configuration and analytics involvement (e.g., Ignition tag history, SQL queries)
- Identifying automation opportunities to reduce downtime and improve process performance and stability
- Author and Update documentation on automation processes including written content.
- Creating control narratives, PIDs, functional specifications, and sequence of operations
- Design automation strategies for new processes and equipment
- Integration of new processes to existing control architectures including system commissioning
- Coordinate and collaborate with planner and scheduler, operations, technical services, infrastructure team, supply chain and warehouse to ensure seamless site performance
- PLC Programming (i.e., ladder logic, function blocks and/or structured text) within primarily:
- Allen-Bradley Studio 5000
- Wago e!COCKPIT
- Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7
- Develop and adhere to programming and naming conventions standards.
- Develop, troubleshooting and updates of controls and dashboards in Inductive Automation Ignition Perspective SCADA
- Design and implement standardized data collection structures across PLCs, SCADA system to SQL servers.
- Read and understand schematics, blueprints, and other technical documents for design and troubleshooting of systems.
- Digital / Serial / Analog 4-20 mA loop device knowledge and troubleshooting.
- Set up, calibrate, and troubleshoot process instrumentation (i.e., pressure transmitters, level transmitters, flow meters, temperature sensors).
- Understand and troubleshoot communication Protocols: Modbus, RTU/TCP, EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP, BACnet, OPC.Ensure sufficient stock of materials and spare parts for the standard operation of the farm 24/7.
Key deliverables - Reliable PLC/SCADA System Performance - Maintain and improve control systems through high-quality PLC programming, SCADA development, and robust troubleshooting.
- Automation Improvements & Process Optimization - Identify, design, and implement automation enhancements that increase uptime, stability, and operational efficiency.
- Cross-Functional Coordination - Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, planning/scheduling, technical services, and infrastructure teams to support smooth site operations.
- Compliance & Change Control - Execute all automation modifications in alignment with environmental and safety requirements and follow applicable change-management SOPs.
- Engineering Documentation - Produce and maintain control narratives, functional specifications, sequences of operation, drawings, and as-built updates for all automation changes.
- Technical Support & Troubleshooting - Provide timely support for electrical and operational issues involving control systems, communication protocols, and instrumentation.
- Standardized Data Infrastructure - Build and maintain consistent data collection frameworks, historian configurations, and SQL-based structures to enhance data visibility and accuracy.
Skills, competences, and knowledge to perform the work - Degree in relevant field such as electrical/electronic/mechatronic engineering
- More than 5 years' experience in the automation field.
- Willingness to collaborate with team members.
- Ability to work in complex multi-tasking environments.
- Constant desire to learn and grow.
- PLC Programming experience in the following platforms preferred: (i.e., ladder logic, function blocks and/or structured text):
- Allen-Bradley Studio 5000
- Wago e!COCKPIT
- Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7
- Experience working in Inductive Automation Ignition Perspective preferred.
- OT network architecture understanding (VLANs, firewalls, segmentation)
- Experience with the following communication protocols: Modbus (RTU and TCP), EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP, BACnet, OPC-UA.
- Basic working knowledge of pneumatic and fluid control systems.
- Experience working with low voltage in the field.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as but limited to, lifting - up to 50 lbs., climbing ladders and stairs, standing for prolonged periods of time, crawling etc...
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Needs to be a motivated self-starter who can manage projects and make educated decisions.
Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a combined office and farm/production, construction environment, in a 24/7 fish farm operation.
Schedule- Standard Shift Monday through Friday 8am to 5:00 pm (after hours work is sometimes necessary and should be expected)
Physical Demands☒ Climbing
☒ Kneeling and Crawling
☒ Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
☒ Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.
☒ Walking
☒ Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
☒ Lifting
• Repetitive motion.
• International and National overnight travel
• Travel 25% of time
2.The physical requirements of this position. (Please check only one)• Sedentary work and up to 10 pounds of force/lifting
• Light work. Up to 20 pounds of force/lifting
• Medium work. Up to 30 pounds of force/lifting
☒ Heavy work. More than 30 pounds of force/lifting
