Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

This role includes the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of programming systems, including PLC, HMI, and DCS for clients. This role requires a high level of communication and coordination with team members as well as clients. This role will be expected to assist in research and help develop solutions for clients.

Major Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Provide expertise in various aspects of systems design and programming, as well as other functions as required.
• Research and analyze client requests associated with control systems.
• Participate in planning, cost development, and scheduling for projects.
• Coordinate with various engineering groups, including electrical and mechanical fields, to assist in designing systems for projects.
• Develop and test HMI, PLC, and DCS programs as project requirements dictate.
• Communicate with clients, vendors, and relevant stakeholders on projects.
• Perform maintenance and repair of programs in the field.
• Monitor, modify, and update existing HMI, PLC, and DCS programs.
• Provide embedded on-site maintenance and programming to clients as assigned.
• Participate in team and group meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Controls Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of HMI, PLC, and DCS systems design.
• Ability to accurately interpret and critically evaluate design drawings, schematics, and systems.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and maintain quality service while under pressure.
• High level of conscientiousness and attention to detail.
• Experience working in a factory environment.
• Familiarity with working in a GMP environment.
• Ability to work alone or within groups as necessary.
• Expereince with Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000 PLC, FTView SE HMI, Wonderware HMI, Rockewell PlantPAX, and FTBatch.
• Strong work ethic.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat.

Travel

• 25%-35%

Cortex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.