Lead Automation Engineer, Lewisville

Position: Lead Automation Engineer

Trisian-Global Consulting LLC is seeking a highly skilled Lead Automation Engineer to work on-site in Addison, TX.  

This position requires the ability to deliver innovative automation solutions and design standards. Must have the ability to conceptualize, detail, and implement control systems for industrial processes. 

Must have demonstrated technical proficiency in implementing automation solutions with PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS/Delta V platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver innovative automation solutions and design standards either self-directedly or as a leader of a team. 

Development of a control system architecture, selecting the components to be used, detailing schematic diagrams and system documentation, programming controllers (PLC, DCS/Delta V), programming the process visualization (HMI/SCADA), developing databases for archiving/displaying historical system data and implementing/commissioning the control system at the clients facility.

Knowledge of controller programming languages such as Ladder, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text, and others to achieve the desired results is required. Also having knowledge of standard programming languages such as VBA, .NET, and SQL for the development of HMI/SCADA systems is preferred.

For larger systems, experience with industrial networking used to connect control system components and instrumentation is preferred. 

Design, detail, and implement a variety of fiber, wired, and wireless systems using industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.)

Project Management Responsibilities: developing project execution plans, work breakdown structures and associated budgets, task prioritization and scheduling, task ordering, time tracking and reporting, financial tracking and reporting, early problem identification, conflict management/resolution, leading and supporting a team, and attending project status meetings. Overseeing daily operations and activities of a project(s) up to $10M and responsible for ensuring the overall profitability of the project.

Ability to work independently. 

Act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers and technicians. 

Qualifications:

Education Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science is required.

Experience 10+ years of Controls Engineer experience

In-depth understanding of Emerson DeltaV platform.

Experience in PLC-5 to ControlLogix conversions.

In-depth understanding of PLC hardware/software platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Modicon.

In-depth understanding of HMI/SCADA hardware/software platforms such as Servers, VMs, Networks, 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 hardware/software platforms such as Emerson DeltaV or similar. 

Project Management experience with a PMP certification a plus. 

Understanding of Batch/Recipes, OEE, MES, and ERP systems.

Experience in industries such as Semiconductor, Life Sciences, Building Automation, Food and Beverage, Water Treatment, and general manufacturing. 

Experience in the design of electrical schematics, and control panels including power distribution under 480VAC, and associated NEC references desired. 

Experience with AutoCAD is also desired.

Experience leading a team of engineers/technicians to provide control system solutions.

Experience mentoring less experienced engineers.

If you are a highly motivated and skilled Senior Automation Engineer  with experience in Control System Architecture we encourage you to apply for this position. 

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2.) What is the candidate’s highest level of education?

3.) Has the candidate applied or been interviewed for any role with this company in the past? If so, please provide details.

4.) What is the candidate’s desired total compensation? (Please specify base salary vs. commission/bonus expectation)

5.) Where is the candidate located? If candidate is not near the job location, please explain relocation plan in detail (e.g. timeline, relocating with family, selling/buying property)

6.) Is the candidate legally authorized to work in the US for any employer?

7.) Will the candidate now or in the future, require immigration sponsorship for work authorization (for example, H-1B status)?

8.) Does the candidate has 3+ years of directly related experience in process control and/or manufacturing and/or information services. Please elaborate.

9.) Please elaborate candidate's experience with Rockwell and Cimplicity.

10.) Please elaborate candidate's experience with PLC, DCS, and/or SCADA/HMI in design, development, and deployment.

11.) Wunderlich-Malec is looking for Diverse Process Knowledge. Does candidate have experience in Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Water & Wastewater? Explain.

Account manager information:
Name: Jeff Meinen
Email: (url removed)
Phone: (phone number removed) ext 204

Header: This position requires demonstrated technical proficiency in implementing automation solutions with PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS/Delta V platforms.

Must have:

Industries - One or more of: Semiconductor, Life Sciences, Building Automation, Food and Beverage, Water Treatment, and general manufacturing

PLC Programming

PLC-5 to ControlLogix conversions

In-depth understanding of Emerson DeltaV platform2-3 years minimum of DeltaV experience

PLC hardware/software platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Modicon.

HMI/SCADA hardware/software platforms such as Servers, VM’s, Networks, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk and Plant Pax, Aveva System Platform and Edge, Inductive Automation Ignition, GE iFIX, Siemens Winn CC, and TI Portal.

DCS hardware/software platforms such as Emerson DeltaV or similar

Instrumentation

Networking – ethernet, etc,

Lead projects as a Project Manager (PM) but not a full-blown PM, this is a hands-on project engineering role

Client interactive experience

Batch/Recipes, OEE, MES, and ERP systems

Travel up to 25%, mostly local to the Dallas area

Nice to have:

AutoCAD

PMP certification

Semiconductor

Design of electrical schematics, and control panels including power distribution under 480VAC, and associated NEC references

Life Science industry background

Additional information:

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:

100% employee-owned company with over 40 years of industry history

A Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant

ENR top 500 firm at #170

Additional information:

Why WM?

Our engineers gain experience with a diverse set of clients, industries, and PLC, DCS, and/or SCADA/HMI platforms

Mentoring and training

Career growth with both technical and management tracks

Great benefits package which includes 401K profit sharing w/company match as well as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. As a Controls Engineer at WM you become part of a company that is:

100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history

A Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant

ENR Top 500 Firm at #197