Automation & Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Hybrid/Remote Possible near Chicago, IL

A reputable Systems Integrator located northwest of Chicago is seeking a Controls Engineer with an interest in providing quality solutions to clients in a variety of industries, including Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, and more!

Responsibilities:

• Responsive/proactive support of customer needs and issues; including translation of solutions into functional requirements
• Develop ControlLogix programs and FTView applications
• Development of architectures and designs for industrial process control systems
• Develop project estimates
• Project execution, including design development, configuration, and commissioning
• Problem-solving, including the identification of risks and mitigation strategies through prototyping and testing
• Training & knowledge development/sharing

Required:

• BS in an Engineering discipline (Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical preferred)
• Experience with Studio 5000, interpret, debug, and create Ladder Logic, Sequential Function Charts, Phase Logic, and Function Block Diagrams
• Able to read and understand P&ID and electrical schematics
• Customer engagement and management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter, with the ability for independent work as required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• General IT and troubleshooting skills (Windows, Networks, Software & Hardware)
• Ability/Willingness to travel approximately 20%

Nice-to-haves:

• Two+ years of Technical Application Development experience
• Pharmaceutical or Chemical industry experience
• Proficiency with ControlLogix programming
• Familiarity with FTBatch or GE Digital iBatch
• Experience with the entire stack of GE Proficy, Rockwell Automation, Inductive Automation, or Sepasoft development
• Experience with Parsec Automation development
• Proficiency with AutoCAD
• Experience with Java, Python, Visual Basic, C#, MS SQL, and Operating Systems