Controls Engineer - ESS Metron

Are you an experienced electrical/controls engineer seeking a dynamic opportunity to elevate your career in the realm of electrical equipment? If you're ready to transition from hands-on work to a more strategic and innovative role, we invite you to join our team. As a Controls Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of modular construction, leveraging your expertise to design and implement cutting-edge electrical systems. This is a unique chance to move beyond traditional electrician roles and become a key player in the engineering landscape of Power Distribution Centers and Switchgears, contributing to the evolution of sustainable, efficient, and technologically advanced structures. If you're passionate about driving progress and seeking a career transformation, we welcome you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.

Join our Engineering & Manufacturing Team!

Supports all PLC design aspects through the entire design and commissioning process. This function requires a degree of intra-departmental coordination, completing tasks that are critical to the success of the VP of Engineering leadership objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING, OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED:
• Design and implement automated systems using PLCs and other technologies
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to select input/output devices, controllers control network switches, routers, and/or gateways.
• Prepare control system schematic diagrams, network architecture diagrams, control panel general arrangement diagrams and other control system installation detail diagrams.
• Program controllers (PLC and other technologies) and process visualization (HMI).
• Generate all relevant technical documentation such as sequence of operations, I/O points lists, user manuals, etc.
• Perform on-site technical support/commissioning activities.
• Provide on-site customer training.
• Provide customers and in-house technicians with technical support via multiple methods (phone, email, text, chat/IM, etc.)

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Experience with low voltage or medium voltage power distribution equipment, generator controls, and control systems integration.
• Protective Relay understanding and programming experience (SEL, GE Multilin, etc.)
• Experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs and HMIs
• Experience with communication protocols/schemes (Modbus, BACnet, Ethernet IP, etc.)
• Industrial automation experience preferred
• Ability to understand control schematics and any associated hardware
• 40% travel required.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor's Degree (BS) from a four-year college or university
• Two to three years relevant experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Candidate must be able to pass DOD background check
• Candidate is required to have valid driver license and clean MVR

Why work with us?

We don't just have a passion for our products we manufacture; we care for our team. We successfully grow as a company through our investment in our employees. As a foundation to the culture of ESS Metron we care about the development of our employees.

Who we are

ESS Metron is one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of low and medium voltage power distribution product solutions, integrated power distribution centers, custom control products, modular control buildings and skid mounted power distribution. With over 60 years of experience, ESS Metron has produced the highest quality products for the most demanding applications & environments know. Our team members help power the future of our clients by providing the highest quality custom power distribution solutions to the market ensuring our clients can provide their services on a daily basis.

ESS Metron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect diversity and accordingly is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, service in the military or veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment.