Remote Industrial Controls & Systems Integration Engineer

Cybertrol Engineering

$80K — $110K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Engineering or related field with 5 years of industrial automation experience, or Associate Degree with equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership capabilities to guide project teams.
  • Proficient in programming within a collaborative environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills essential for stakeholder engagement.
  • Adaptable problem solver with a keen curiosity for new challenges.
  • Driven with a focus on achieving goals and a desire to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement PLC/HMI code at customer sites, ensuring effectiveness through simulation and commissioning.
  • Create detailed Functional Specifications for project deliverables following customer engagement.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with customers throughout the project lifecycle and post-commissioning.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive automation solutions.
  • Ensure adherence to quality processes to achieve zero-defect code delivery during installations.
  • Provide technical leadership and system-level problem-solving support as necessary.
  • Lead the commissioning of projects while coordinating various disciplines and trades.

Benefits

  • Discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.
  • Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan options with company match.
  • Generous paid holidays and personal time off (PTO).
  • Education reimbursement available for further professional development.
Full Job Description
This is a remote role for someone in the Midwest with up to 50% travel. Additional compensation is provided.

Job Responsibilities

In this role, you will be directly responsible for developing and implementing PLC/HMI (Programmable Logic Controllers/Human Machine Interface) code, including simulation and process commissioning at customer sites. As part of this work, you will create clear and well-structured Functional Specifications and the required PLC/HMI programs working in a team as a contributor or technical lead.

You will also partner with a team of Digital Manufacturing, Hardware, and Industrial IT engineers to deliver comprehensive projects that meet customer requirements. During these projects, you will become a trusted consultant for Cybertrol's customers.

Some examples of specific Industrial Controls & Systems Integration Engineer responsibilities include:
  • Engage directly with the customer to develop a complete understanding of the customer and their needs and create a Functional Specification of the full deliverable.
  • Maintain customer contact throughout the life of the project and for some time after commissioning.
  • Develop the PLC/HMI code in a team environment in a modern software framework.
  • Ensure that quality processes have been followed to deliver zero-defect code to the customer during site installation.
  • Work independently as required to deliver solutions in the area of subject matter expertise.
  • Provide technical leadership as required, including system-level thinking and problem-solving techniques.
  • Working with multiple disciplines and trades while leading the commissioning of projects.

Up to 50% travel may be required. This travel includes product lifecycle, trade shows, or other product related travel. A valid driver's license is required.

Required Qualifications
  • B.S. in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or Chemical) or related engineering field with 5 years minimum related and relevant experience in industrial automation OR Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (Electrical, Computer, IT, or Electro-Mechanical) or a related engineering technology field with 5 years minimum related and relevant experience in industrial automation.
  • Technical leadership capability to guide, and coach team members working on complex projects.
  • Proficient in programming and delivering projects in a team environment.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Curiosity and agility in problem solving when presented with a new challenge.
  • Focus and tenacity when given a challenge to see it through.
  • Goal oriented with the strong desire to learn new technologies and concepts.


Desired Qualifications
  • Six-Sigma or Lean experience.
  • Experience working around live industrial control panels and components.
  • Experience with Agile Scrum development processes.

Experience with the following technologies:
  • PLC platforms such as Rockwell Automation, ControlLogix, Siemens S7, etc.
  • Automatic PLC code generation tools such as Rockwell Automation ACM.
  • Stand-alone and distributed HMI/SCADA platforms such as FTView SE/ME, Siemens WinCC, Wonderware Intouch/System Platform, Ignition, etc.
  • Legacy PLCs and HMI/SCADA platforms.
  • VFDs, Process Instrumentation, Robotics/Servo Control, Valve Control, etc.
  • Safety Control Systems - PLCs and Relays.
  • Industrial networks for device control such as Ethernet/IP, Profibus PA/DP, ASi, IOLink, HART, DeviceNet, etc.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Office Work:
  • Office desk/cubicle environment
  • Extensive computer use
  • Occasional Control panel IO powered checkouts in panel shop or customer site

Site Work:
  • Up to 50% travel to industrial manufacturing facilities. Typical locations are in North America. Rarely travel to other continents.
  • Overnight travel from a few days to several days at a time. Travel duration rarely exceeds twelve days in a row.
  • Ability to consistently lift 50 lbs.

On-Site working conditions may include:
  • Work around construction equipment and personnel.
  • Work around production equipment and production personnel.
  • Work in hot or cold areas.
  • Work in noisy areas.
  • Work up and down stairs, indoors and outdoors.
  • Electrical/Instrumentation Device Checkout and Troubleshooting. Includes voltage testing, equipment troubleshooting on a ladder, and light electrical assembly - signal wiring in control panels/instruments.
  • Working and interfacing with operations, engineering, equipment supply, and construction personnel.


Typical Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) Required: Safety Glasses, Steel Toed shoes, hearing protection, and electrical safety PPE. Employees must comply with customer specific requirements and PPE.

Work may include working weekends, holidays, nightshift, and extended hours to meet deadlines and commissioning requirements. Occasionally on-site work can be 12+ hours/day.

Cybertrol offers a discretionary bonus to all employees, based on company and personal performance. In addition, all full-time employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and personal paid time off (PTO), supplemental insurance plans, and education reimbursement.

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