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Senior Controls Engineer in Greenville

Energy Jobline ZR, Greenville, South Carolina, us, 29610

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General Description Are you a passionate and experienced controls engineer searching for a position that would utilize your abilities, as well as remain challenging? Are you looking for the opportunity in the automation field that is non-repetitive and explores various challenges in the industry? Are you interested in pursuing a career with a fast-growing custom integration company? Then come join the excellent team at Card-Monroe Automation!

As a

Senior Controls Engineer , you'll be part of a top-notch team focused on customer needs and comprised of some of the automation industry's most accomplished engineers. This position empowers you to oversee and take ownership of automation projects while integrating state-of-the-art robotics and control technologies. The innovative solutions we tackle offer diverse experiences to help fortify your skills and put your abilities to the test!

Reports to:

Automation Engineering Manager

Duties

Designing engineering experiments, researching solutions, and conducting feasibility studies

Designing and implementing control system solutions for various types of automated equipment.

Developing software code from scratch for programmable controllers, robotics, motion control, vision systems, SCADA applications and various high-level .

Creating accurate project documentation such as, but not limited to: Control Narratives, IO lists, Flowcharts, Device lists, etc.

Coordinating with the Assembly Team during the build phases of the project to provide efficient and timely solutions to issues.

Equipment testing, dry-cycle, runoff, FAT, etc. for automation equipment

Installing, commissioning, and training of machine(s) at customer's site.

Interacting with clients from a technical standpoint around solutions, issues, progress, and other topics to help drive customer satisfaction.

Play integral role in system acceptance/sign-off at customer facility.

Take ownership of budgets and schedules

Working with the Project Manager on forecasting and release dates.

Determining and choosing appropriate hardware and devices for automated systems

Primary Responsibilities

Lead major custom automation design projects from concept to completion.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the design team and project stakeholders.

Use experience and industry best practices to design systems in a lead role or as part of a larger team.

Troubleshooting equipment at installation, startup, and commissioning

Additional Responsibilities

Lead building up our software libraries and standards

Preparing estimates and budgets for projects to support our sales team.

Automating functions to make programming and design tasks quicker and more effective.

Creating technical reports for customers

Communicating with clients and coworkers about project requirements

Analyzing data, auditing systems, and assessing automation opportunities with customers

Conducting safety risk assessments

Specifying safety components.

Mentor and train other design engineers on best practices and industry standards for the design of controls systems.

Please note

that these lists of responsibilities are not exhaustive but serve as a guide for typical job tasks and activities.

Minimum Educational Qualifications

4-year engineering degree OR 2-year associates degree with 10+ years of experience in controls hardware/software design for industrial manufacturing related machines, equipment, robot cells, etc.

High-school diploma

Minimum Previous Experience

8-10+ years of experience in machine building, system integration or industrial automation

AutoCAD or Solidworks Electrical experience

PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley RS Logix 5, 500, Studio 5000. Siemens Step7, TIA Portal).

HMI programming experience (Allen-Bradley FT View ME, SE, RSView, Panelbuilder. Siemens WinCC Flex, TIA Portal).

SCADA programing experience (FactoryTalk, Ignition, Wonderware, GE Proficy).

Industrial networking experience: Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, TCP/IP, Modbus, DH+, RIO, EtherCAT etc.

Vision experience (KEYENCE, COGNEX, BALLUFF)

Servo experience (AB Kinetix. Siemens SIMOTION)

Working knowledge of how to read and interpret P&IDs and instruments spec sheets.

Hands on experience in automotive, food/beverage, chemical or consumer product manufacturing designing and integrating automated equipment.

Designing integration equipment including robot cells, OEM machines, process systems, etc.

Working knowledge of process control strategies such as PID loops.

Electrical and mechanical aptitude to understand the automation processes being controlled.

Understand discrete and analog circuits, and how to troubleshoot.

Other Skills

Experience designing systems to meet all applicable standards, including NFPA and NEC

Understand hazardous area classification and how to apply to control systems and device selection.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to take initiative; highly self-motivated.

The ability to work well in a team-based environment and independently.

Very strong design and problem-solving skills

Critical thinking skills

Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.

ISA88 Batch Programming experience.

PlantPAX experience a plus.

Working knowledge of MS Office 365 software

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

A self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Training and Growth Opportunities

Ignition SCADA platform training

Database training

Robot simulation training as required, along with necessary programming coursework.

Travel

Up to 25% to customer sites or other CMA locations

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