Control Systems Engineer

Job title: Control Systems Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design activities for automation control Systems, including hardware selection, system architecture, and review of electrical schematic drawings.

• Develop control software by defining software functional specifications and programming PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.

• Participate in automation projects such as capital expansion, new technology development, solution migration, and process control improvement.

• Engage in all phases of the project lifecycle, from system design to installation, commissioning, start-up, training, and technology transfer.

• Utilize advanced skills in PLC, HMI, SCADA, automation integration, and data communication as required by each project.

• Demonstrate fundamental knowledge in automation controls systems to develop control logic and flow.

• Willingness to travel and provide weekend or shift coverage as needed for projects.

• Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Electronics, Industrial Automation, Control Engineering, Mechatronics, Power Systems, Measurement & Instrumentation, or Computer Engineering.

• 3+ years of working experience as control/electrical engineer in customized machinery or automation equipment company

• Experience living, studying, working and/or extended traveling outside of home country or working with international teams is a plus

• Diversity of experience or background is a plus

• 3+ years hands-on control systems hardware and software integration system design

• 3+ years hands-on PLC/HMI (Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens, CODESYS.) experience

• Familiarity with PLC, HMI, VFD, and servo system programming, iFix SCADA development, and system integration.

• Familiar with programming using standardized PLC code libraries

• Familiar with Electrical Safety system design and implementation

• Experiences/Education - Desired

• Proficiency in various PLC and HMI systems, such as Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens, CODESYS

• Experience in computer languages for industrial control, such as C, C++, C#, VBA, Python, etc., for complete system development.

• Knowledge of advanced control algorithms, such as MIMO, IMC, MPC development with MATLAB or Python.

• Experience in industrial data systems with SQL databases.

• Proficiency in electrical drawing skills, such as AutoCAD and EPLAN.

• Understanding of industrial process concepts and other Manufacturing Excellence skills, such as DMAIC, KT, FMEA, SIPOC, and Project Management skills.