PLC Engineer

As a 100% Employee‑Owned company, Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. believes our Associates are the foundation of both our customers’ and our success. Our strong company culture and continued investment in our Associates has helped us realize long Associate tenures and lasting relationships with our customers. Apperture Solutions is a technology‑independent, professional consulting and implementation services firm. We offer Data Enablement, Production Optimization, Operations Management, and Other Value‑Added Services, partnering with other providers to deliver the best technologies and solutions for our clients. What Apperture Solutions Offers Associates Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contribution Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Employer‑paid Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability Insurance Generous paid leave options that include vacation time, sick leave, personal leave time, R.E. Mason Way Half Day, paid Jury Duty, and paid Bereavement Leave Paid company holidays Retirement and Financial Wellness program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Alternative/Hybrid Work Schedules General Description We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated controls engineer to join our Factory Automation and PLC Services Team. The Automation Engineer will develop, deliver, and commission PLC‑based control systems and solutions for R.E. Mason’s industrial customers, working closely with our Project Technical Lead Engineer to ensure adherence to technical standards and high quality service delivery. The role also includes aftermarket support and small‑scale expansion or optimization projects. Specific Responsibilities Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain PLCs used to control both OEM skids and custom process equipment Configure SCADA solutions and local historians, and integrate 3rd‑party systems such as Emerson’s DeltaV DCS & OSI PI Develop system documentation including functional requirement specifications and detailed design specifications for continuous and batch process control applications Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) / Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) and startup and commissioning activities at customer sites Travel approximately 25% in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia Develop scope and specification documentation for new station equipment installations, including control panels and station instrumentation Review vendor‑provided design packages for new control panels and instrumentation to ensure they meet design requirements Liaison with contractors for panel and equipment installations Migrate existing PLC programming to Emerson Rx3i, including configurations and logic files Perform GE iFIX control database modifications as needed Perform graphic development and modification from existing station graphics, including Emerson QP+ HMIs and GE iFIX, as needed Perform typical Power and Grounding checks and I&I Work with plant personnel and contractors to perform loop checks, final testing, and startup support Maintain station I/O lists and drawings during system checkout and commissioning Demonstrate interest in software development Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work in a team environment; a team player Self‑directed, self‑motivated, and detail oriented Organized and reliable; demonstrates integrity Valid driver’s license required This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in the office and two days working from home. Required Education and Experience B.S. in CHE, EE, ME, Comp. Eng, Comp. Sci., or other related disciplines 3+ years of relevant experience MS Office Experience Experience using and configuring PLC control systems including Emerson VersaMax / PACSystems (formerly GE), Allen‑Bradley, and/or Siemens Experience using Studio 5000 Logix Designer and configuring HMIs and SCADA applications such as PanelView / Panel View Plus, WonderWare, Ignition, and Iconics Ability to configure 3rd‑party interfaces using OPC and FactoryTalk Gateway Understanding of regulated and validated systems Prior experience working in a relevant manufacturing environment Windows Server 2016/2019 and network troubleshooting skills Physical Requirements Standing Walking Kneeling Reaching Overhead Climbing Pushing and Pulling Using a Computer Using a Telephone Driving Apperture Solutions is a federal contractor and, as such, is required to solicit the disability status and protected veteran status of candidates. The completion of these self‑identification questions is required but will not affect the consideration of your application materials. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and need to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Apperture Solutions, please call our office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. This is a drug‑free workplace. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of any required pre‑employment and, if applicable, ongoing drug testing, including testing mandated by customer site access requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr