Senior Controls Engineer_Addison, TX - head-huntress.com
Addison, TX 75001
About the Job
Head-huntress.com is seeking a Controls Engineer for a leading Engineering firm. This is a direct hire position offering a competitive salary and benefits package, with generous uncapped bonus potential. The role is based in Addison, TX.
Job Title: Controls Engineer
Location: Addison, TX
Experience Level:Mid-Senior
Experience Required: 10 Years
Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree
Industry: Industrial Automation
Relocation Assistance: No
Visa Sponsorship: No
Job Description:
A Controls Engineer position is available, requiring demonstrated technical proficiency in implementing automation solutions with PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS/Delta V platforms. The role involves direct interaction with customers and leading a team of engineers to identify requirements, develop specifications, and implement/test/commission/qualify automation solutions. This leadership position demands strong problem-solving abilities, well-balanced people skills, business efficiency aptitude, and an interest in creating partnerships. Success is measured by securing repeat work with both new and existing customers.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver innovative automation solutions and design standards independently or as a team leader.
- Conceptualize, detail, and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery.
- Develop control system architecture, select components, detail schematic diagrams, and system documentation.
- Program controllers (PLC, DCS/Delta V) and process visualization (HMI/SCADA).
- Develop databases for archiving/displaying historical system data.
- Implement and commission control systems at client facilities.
- Utilize controller programming languages (Ladder, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text) and standard programming languages (VBA, .NET, SQL, Python).
- Design, detail, and implement industrial networking systems using protocols like Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus.
- Manage project responsibilities, including developing execution plans, work breakdown structures, budgets, scheduling, time tracking, financial tracking, problem identification, conflict resolution, team leadership, and attending project status meetings.
- Oversee daily operations and activities of projects up to $10M, ensuring project profitability.
- Act as a technical lead and guide lower-level engineers and technicians, potentially managing smaller projects.
Travel:
- Up to 25%, mostly local to Dallas.
Working Environment:
- Standard office environment, on-site office environment, diverse industrial environments, frequent use of a personal computer, fax/copy machines, and phones.
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
Experience:
- Over 8 years of experience preferred.
- In-depth understanding of Emerson DeltaV platform.
- Experience in PLC-5 to ControlLogix conversions.
- Knowledge of PLC platforms (Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Modicon) and HMI/SCADA platforms (Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk and Plant Pax, Aveva System Platform and Edge, Inductive Automation Ignition, GE iFIX, Siemens Winn CC and TI Portal).
- Understanding of DCS platforms like Emerson DeltaV or similar.
- Project Management experience with PMP certification is a plus.
- Familiarity with Batch/Recipes, OEE, MES, and ERP systems.
- Industry experience in Semiconductor, Life Sciences, Building Automation, Food and Beverage, Water Treatment, and general manufacturing.
- Electrical schematic and control panel design, including power distribution under 480VAC and NEC references.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD.
- Experience leading and mentoring a team of engineers/technicians.
- References: Professional references, preferably one from each of the following: a subordinate, a peer, and a manager.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to see, perceive color, hear, speak clearly, use hands dexterously, drive, lift, mount/demount equipment, push, and pull.
Benefits
- Bonus potential of 20%-25%.
- When joinging our client as a direct hire, you will be joining a 100% employee-owned company with over 40 years of industry history ranked among the Top 5 Systems Integrator Giants, listed as #170 on the ENR Top 500 Firms.
Experience: Over 8 years of experience preferred. In-depth understanding of Emerson DeltaV platform. Experience in PLC-5 to ControlLogix conversions. Knowledge of PLC platforms (Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Modicon) and HMI/SCADA platforms (Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk and Plant Pax, Aveva System Platform and Edge, Inductive Automation Ignition, GE iFIX, Siemens Winn CC and TI Portal). Understanding of DCS platforms like Emerson DeltaV or similar. Project Management experience with PMP certification is a plus. Familiarity with Batch/Recipes, OEE, MES, and ERP systems. Industry experience in Semiconductor, Life Sciences, Building Automation, Food and Beverage, Water Treatment, and general manufacturing. Electrical schematic and control panel design, including power distribution under 480VAC and NEC references. Proficiency with AutoCAD. Experience leading and mentoring a team of engineers/technicians. References: Professional references, preferably one from each of the following: a subordinate, a peer, and a manager. Physical Demands: Ability to see, perceive color, hear, speak clearly, use hands dexterously, drive, lift, mount/demount equipment, push, and pull.
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