Mid-Level Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Main Responsibility: As a Mid-level Controls Engineer in the Automation, Controls, and Data team at X-Bow, you will design and implement control systems for our growing energetic material production facilities and various rocket motor test stands using various hardware including PLC's, VFDs, instrumentation, and/or robotic arms. This position is located at Luling, Texas with travel required to other X-Bow sites.Key Responsibilities: Maintain company-wide safety/design standards. Create schematics for new and as-built configurations using AutoCAD Electrical or similar software. Design of control cabinets and wiring harnesses Experience implementing controls systems in hazardous areas (Class 1/2 Div 1/2)PLC and SCADA system programming Use P&IDs to generate BOMs and commissioning schedules. Work with cross-functionals teams, vendors, and suppliers. Develop and refine skills related to robotics, controls, safety systems to support both project execution and training of operational staffImportant Skills: Familiarity with industrial automation components such as 4-20ma/0-10V analog inputs and outputs, switches, and is knowledgeable with motor drives Produce maintenance manuals/schedules for in-house designs Studio 5000, CODESYS, TwinCAT, or other PLC Programming suites Ignition or other SCADA platformsQualifications: BS in Engineering with 5+ years of experience or MS in Engineering and 2+ years of experience.Nice to Haves Familiarity with NFPA 70, 79, 495,499 and/or UL 508A, 120 Strong background in networking architectures including hardware such as managed switches, access points, and routers Experience tuning PID loops for Heaters and/or other industrial devicesFamiliarity with database implementation and use Gitlab/GitHub or other code repositories Read and follow mechanical drawings and assembly procedures Servo motor selection and implementation 10+ years experience