Job Description:
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for programming and deploying PLC logic, HMI, sensors and other types of electronic devices on the process line.
- Deploy edge device to cloud. Interface with multiple network layers and communication protocols (OPC/UA, MQTT, etc.)
- Experience with network communication and SCADA system, Ignition preferred.
- Create electrical prints and related documentation to support the electrical integration of mechanical equipment using CAD software like AutoCAD
- Controls design and optimizations; Controls support/training during installation of equipment at customer site
- Evaluate and troubleshoot process and control system performance
- Analyze project requirements and perform technical calculations supporting design including electrical requirements, robotic safety standards, and motor controls
- Involvement with PLC (AB or Siemens), control (controller design, network communication, SCADA system), and sensor programming
- Lead integration of IoT including physical and wireless networking (WiFi, Bluetooth, RFID, mesh networks)
- Good understanding on IT connectivity Protocols
- Use technology acumen to provide input to assist with evaluation of new technologies and contribute to the design, lifecycle management, and total cost of ownership of services
Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Chemical preferred)
- Five plus years of experience in controls design and implementation
- Allen Bradley and/or Siemens Experience
- Experience building IoT solutions; networking, sensors, process machine upgrades
- Involvement with wireless communications technology and test equipment
- Experience working with Open Source Software
Hard Skills:
- Understanding of controller design theory, including non-adaptive (such as PID) and adaptive control (such as MRAC, MIAC, etc.)
- Experience in C, C++ Programming, OOPS, MatLab
- Good to Have Python, Scipy Libraries
- Ability to Test the Integration
- Good understanding on Control/IoT algorithms
- Experience with Ignition
- Experience with Allen Bradly and Siemens PLC
- Ability to apply controller tuning and optimization techniques
- Fundamental understanding of ladder logic, I/O, and network communication
- Understanding of instrumentation, controls, electrical schematics and diagrams
- Knowledge of embedded systems and sensors
- Experience with cloud platforms
- Demonstrates an understanding of data structures and algorithms
Soft Skills:
- Creative problem-solving skills and patience to evaluate and troubleshoot process and control system performance
- Capable producing innovative solutions to engineering problems and customer operational issues
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, computer & software skills
- Ability to explain moderately complex information to others in concise manner
- Good written and presentation skills
- Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary
Position Type:
Regular
Additional Locations:
Remote Status:
Hybrid
