Control Systems Engineer

Mid-Level Control Systems Engineer

Our company is seeking a qualified mid-level control systems engineer in Alpharetta, GA, responsible for PLC/HMI programming, system documentation, factory acceptance testing, and field start-up and commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering plus 5 years’ applicable work experience, or combination of education and relevant work experience
• Strong proficiency programming PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred) and HMIs (GE iFIX, Rockwell FactoryTalk View, AVEVA/Wonderware System Platform preferred)
• Strong proficiency with Modbus, Ethernet/IP, and OPC communications protocols
• Solid grasp of P&ID’s, control panel wiring drawings, and field wiring diagrams
• Desirable, but not required:
  • Knowledgeable of Electrical Protection Relays
  • Knowledgeable of Historian systems
  • Knowledgeable of external notification systems (text, email, mobile app, etc.)
  • Familiarity with DeviceNet and/or Profibus communications protocols

Responsibilities

• Participates in the development of logic diagrams, cause & effect matrices, and functional narratives
• Participates in the development and/or review of control panel design packages, field wiring diagrams, conduit & cable schedules, and associated E&I package deliverables
• Attends field verification and user requirements gathering walkdowns
• Develops PLC/HMI programming
• Executes factory acceptance testing
• Executes field start-up and commissioning, including support of troubleshooting activities
• Contributes to and participates in client training
• Provides best possible response after hours support for internal/external clients as required
• Works with applicable Senior Engineering Lead(s) and Project Manager(s) to ensure quality of deliverable, budget adherence, etc. Keeps Project Manager(s) informed of progress, issues, need for change order, etc.