Process Automation and Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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Pre-Screen questions you would like added to the recruiting process

Programming Experience
Which PLC/SCADA/HMI manufacturers do you have experience with, how many years of each, and which programming languages are you proficient in and rank them 1-5 (least to most proficient)

Engineering Documentation
A significant part of this role involves reading, redlining, and validating schematics to generate concise technical documentation. Describe your process for taking a newly marked-up P&ID and translating it into a comprehensive Input/Output Matrix and Functional Specification. What are the most common pitfalls you look out for during this process

Engineering Philosophy
In your experience working with complex electro-mechanical control systems: Is every problem solvable Please briefly explain your philosophy.

Candidates need to be submitted at the below pay rates/bill rates based on their post college experience. We can not go over these rates.

Years of experience = experience with PLC Programming and Technical Documentation

Job title: Controls Engineer
Estimated Start date: ASAP
Hours per week: 40
What are the shift hours and time zone 8:00am to 4:30 pm CST
Duration of assignment: 12 months
Onsite Position/Hybrid/Remote On-site
Worksite location: 18761 East Drive, Chanhassen MN 55317
Working Conditions (ex. Office, Warehouse, etc.):
OSHA PPE If yes, what PPE Metatarsal shoes, glasses
Will they be working with Chemicals If so what chemicals: NO
Is this a Safety Sensitive Position (if you do not know, please ask your upper management) NO
If heights, how high N/A
If driving, what will they be driving N/A
If lifting how many pounds N/A

Is this position likely to convert to a full-time role with /Air Gas Uncertain at this point
Will the interview process be an In-person or Teams conference In person

Highest Level of Education Required for this Position: Bachelors in Software, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Top 3 Must-Have Skills
PLC Programming Experience
HMI and electro-mechanical troubleshooting experience
Technical documentation experience

Job Summary:
The Advanced Equipment Systems Division (AES) of Electronics specializes in providing chemical and specialty gas management equipment solutions. The Controls Engineer will be integral to this mission, designing and implementing software and controls systems for this equipment, including blending systems. The role will collaborate with multiple disciplinessuch as mechanical, electrical, and techniciansto create and improve manufacturing systems and develop software solutions for a wide variety of electro-mechanical equipment used in the semiconductor and other industries.

Job Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and customize software for electro-mechanical control systems used in chemical dispense, blending, and distribution systems.
Generate and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, which includes Functional Specifications, IO Matrices, operational procedures, and test procedures.
Read, interpret, redline, and validate electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
Support manufacturing and supply management teams to develop methods, requirements, and procedures consistent with project goals for manufacturing quality and project costs.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Software, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
3+ years of experience with PLC programming, specifically utilizing Ladder Logic and Structured Text.
HMI programming experience
Proven expertise in SCADA communication, including Ethernet networks and OPC Servers (e.g., RSLinx, Kepware/IGS)
Strong technical command of Ethernet protocols, TCP/IP networking, and hardware troubleshooting to ensure maximum uptime
Strong foundational knowledge of electrical systems and hardware, including the ability to read, edit, redline, and validate P&IDs, schematics, and other product documentation

Preferred Experience and Exposure:
SCADA Software: GE Cimplicity (Preferable), FactoryTalk View SE
PLC Software: Allen Bradley Studio 5000 / Logix 5000 (Preferable), Emerson (GE) Proficy Machine Edition (Preferable), Siemens TIA Portal
HMI Development: Emerson Proficy Machine Edition (Preferable), Proface
Programming/Coding: Experience with VB/C#