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Controls Systems Engineer

$70k - $80k

QuEST Global

Job Requirements

Job Description

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we're eager to hear from you. The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills

What You will Do:

  • Program, test, and debug control logic on multiple PLC platforms.
  • Implement subsystem interfaces and data exchange with supervisory control systems.
  • Develop logic for sequencing, interlocks, alarms, and fault handling.
  • Implement failsafe behavior, including communicationloss detection.
  • Support HMI integration through PLC tags, diagnostics, and control logic.
  • Participate in system integration, FAT, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
What You Will Bring:
  • Experience with power generation systems or rotating equipment controls.
  • Exposure to alternator protection/synchronization and SCR systems.
  • Experience with Simulink PLC Coder
  • Factory Acceptance Test, Site Acceptance Tests (FAT/SAT) and field commissioning experience.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, Controls, or related engineering field.
  • 10+ years of industrial PLC programming experience.
  • Experience with multiple PLC platforms and industrial control systems.
  • Strong understanding of sequencing, statebased control, and fault handling.
Pay Range: $70,000-$80,000/Annum

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Employer paid Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability

Work Requirements: This role is considered an on-site position located in Houston, TX

You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.

Travel requirements: Due to the nature of the work, 0% of travel is required
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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