Controls Engineer, Texas

Controls Engineer

Grand Prairie, TX -75050

Salary- 110K- 115K/ Annum

Shift timings : 1PM to 10PM (2nd Shift) and 9PM to 6AM ( 3rd Shift )

 

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Designing, developing, and troubleshooting all aspects of factory based electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery

Familiar with and knowledge of installation, programming, and providing technical support of PLC based hardware and software, such as AB, GE, and Siemens

Performance of testing and maintaining various electronic equipment or machinery for use in manufacturing and power transmission systems

Ability to reactively and proactively identify network communication issues, troubleshoot electrical based problems on conveyor systems, motors, drives, pumps, etc.

Use of computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform assignments

Evaluation of existing components and/or systems to ensure ongoing reliability and support of integrated turn-key equipment and machinery

Develop, modify, or write operator interfaces and other platforms

Familiar with, knowledge, and understanding of OSHA electrical safety rule and regulation such as NFPA-70E, LOTO, and Safe Cell Entry

Willing and able to supervise, guide, and direct plant maintenance technicians as required

 

Project Execution

Interpret production requirements, identify and address design parameters and engineering problems and ensure solutions are implemented accurately and within budget

Analyze project requirements and perform technical calculations supporting design, including electrical requirements, robotic safety standards, and motor controls

Oversee project workflow, support internal and external resources to ensure timely delivery of projects, expected quality, and allotted budget

Develop electrical and software design of customized solutions, including manufacturing automation and safety systems, while ensuring project scope is maintained without project scope creep

Support manufactured, build, and validation of manufacturing automation and safety systems, which include pneumatics, servos, vfd’s, relays, communication networks, touchscreens, pushbuttons, robotic integration, programming diagrams, network diagrams, and electrical drawings

Critical thinking with exceptional problem solving skills, able to work independently, and in team based environments

Proactive, resourceful, and highly motivated with good communication skills and ability to work in a high output environment, as well as ability to balance multiple projects

 

Required Education and Key Qualifications Sought

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field

5+ years of Electrical Controls/System Engineering industry experience

Strong skills in ladder logic, preferably Allen-Bradley Systems; PLC5, SLC and ControLogix 5000-5580.

Strong Skills in HMI Design, Preferably FactoryTalk View and Ignition; WonderWare. LabVIEW

Familiarity with Ethernet/IP and basic networking applications and practices

Working knowledge and understanding of plant power distribution equipment and controls

Experience and working knowledge of robot teach points and programming code understanding