Controls Engineer

Senior Controls EngineerLocation: Fremont, CA Pay Rate: $100 per hour, W2 Duration: 12 Month Contract Work Mode: OnsiteSummary:Senior Controls Engineer responsible for applying engineering principles to design, program, install, startup, and troubleshoot automated industrial control systems.Focus on process automation of chemical plants using DCS, PLC, SCADA systems.Experience in ultrahigh purity materials for the semiconductor industry preferred.Responsibilities:Drive a culture of "Do It Safe, Do It Right the First Time" through daily actions and words.Develop, implement, and support plant control system hardware, software, and field instrumentation safely and efficiently.Troubleshoot control system hardware and software and implement corrective actions independently.Participate in Design Reviews and PHAs as a team member or leader.Configure and program PLC, DCS, and SCADA control systems.Work with highly hazardous chemicals at a manufacturing facility.Establish engineering design basis and assist with design documentation for new and existing facilities.Assist with loop tests and interlock tests for new processes and yearly ISO testing.Complete all assigned trainings and tasks successfully.Understand electrical distribution and power loading in industrial control systems.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or equivalent.Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, including programming PLC/DCS for chemical plant design and operation.Knowledge and experience in instrument engineering.Familiarity with applicable codes and standards for process control hardware and software.Experience with Siemens automation systems hardware and TIA Portal software.Experience with Rockwell ControlLogix/CompactLogix hardware and software.Experience with Emerson Proficy HMIs.Ability to develop and interpret electrical schematics.Experience with developing and deploying ethernet-based industrial networks.Preferred Skills:Experience with AVEVA Intouch HMI and Historian.Experience with AVEVA System Platform.Experience in a rapid-growth environment.Trained in standard procedures for safe gas and chemical handling.Chemical plant operation experience strongly preferred.Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to multi-task.Team player with leadership abilities.Self-starter with the ability to perform well under pressure and continuously changing priorities.Problem-solving and decision-making skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.