Controls Engineer - Systems Integration

LAPORTE L.C.C.

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or Chemical Engineering required
  • Minimum of 2 years in industrial controls, system integration, or consulting as a controls engineer
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC's, HMI's and programming software required
  • Desirable experience with HMI/SCADA software such as Inductive Automation Ignition, AVEVA Wonderware, or GE iFix
  • Experience with Siemens SIMATIC controllers and STEP 7 programming software is a plus
  • Proficiency in control panel design, network design, and component selection

Responsibilities

  • Program PLC, HMI and SCADA systems for various process types
  • Design and specify industrial networks like Ethernet and Modbus
  • Collaborate with other disciplines to outline control system specifications
  • Read and interpret P&IDs and process design documentation
  • Generate necessary documentation according to customer requirements
  • Provide commissioning and startup services for control systems
  • Troubleshoot electrical issues and configure control equipment

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-discipline teams
  • Exposure to a variety of industries and technologies
  • Ability to work on innovative automation projects
  • Support for certification and further education in the field
Full Job Description
Controls Engineer - Systems Integration (Intermediate)

Location: West Chester, PA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

As a Controls Engineer, you will support controls and automation projects across a variety of industries.
  • Programming of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems for continuous, discrete and batch processes.
  • Industrial network specification and design (Ethernet, Modbus, IO-Link, etc.).
  • Collaboration with other disciplines (Process Design, Electrical Design) to identify control system specifications.
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and other process design documentation to assist in control system specifications.
  • Generate and maintain necessary documentation, including I/O Lists, Process Narratives, Functional Design Specifications, Commissioning Forms, etc., dependent upon customer requirements.
  • Provide commissioning and startup services.
  • Electrical troubleshooting and ability to commission and configure a wide range of control equipment (VFDs, transmitters, etc.).
  • Assist in control panel design and equipment specification, ensuring compliance with applicable codes (NEC, UL508A) and standards.

Qualifications

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or Chemical Engineering required.

Experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years in an industrial controls (end-user or OEM), or system integration/consulting role as a controls engineer.

Technical Expertise:
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC's, HMI's and programming software required

Desired Technical Expertise:
  • Experience in any of the following HMI/SCADA software is desirable: Inductive Automaton Ignition, AVEVA Wonderware, GE iFix
  • Experience with Siemens SIMATIC controllers and STEP 7 programming software
  • Experience in the use and configuration of historians (FactoryTalk Historian, OSISoft PI)
  • Experience with OPC Servers (Kepware, Matrikon), Databases (SQL)
  • Proficiency in managing tasks within integration projects, including client coordination, system design, and deliverable preparation.
  • Proficiency in control panel design, network design, and component selection

Additional Skills:
  • Strong leadership and organizational abilities with a focus on relationship management.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

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