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Intermediate Controls Engineer Seeking an experienced Intermediate Controls Engineer with 6+ years of industrial controls or systems integration experience. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI programming, AutoCAD, industrial networks, and commissioning. Responsibilities include developing control-panel layouts, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, I/O schedules, and industrial-network documentation. The engineer will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, vendors, and contractors while supporting troubleshooting, testing, installation, and startup activities. Candidates should have experience with Rockwell Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 and FactoryTalk View ME/SE, along with a strong understanding of control-panel design and electrical engineering documentation. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field is required. Project-site travel and commissioning support are expected.
Responsibilities: Develop control-panel layouts, electrical schematics, wiring and termination drawings, cable lists, and I/O schedules. Design and document industrial-network topology and physical connections. Conduct field surveys, verify existing installations, and prepare as-built documentation. Coordinate with process, mechanical, and electrical engineers, equipment vendors, panel fabricators, and installation contractors. Prepare engineering specifications, bid packages, and installation documentation. Complete assigned engineering designs, review drawings, resolve comments, and communicate technical questions to project leads. Support PLC/HMI programming, troubleshooting, testing, installation, startup, and commissioning activities. Update engineering documentation to reflect design changes and final installation conditions. Apply relevant electrical codes and industry standards, including NEC and UL 508A where applicable. Coordinate single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and power-plan interfaces with the electrical engineering team.
Requirements: Minimum 6 years of industrial controls or control-systems experience in manufacturing or consulting-design environments. Hands-on experience with PLC/HMI programming, industrial networks, commissioning, and startup. Proficiency in AutoCAD for control-panel design and electrical construction documentation. Experience with Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000.Experience with FactoryTalk View ME/SE for PLC, HMI, and SCADA project work. Knowledge of control-panel design, component selection, instrument selection, and industrial-network architecture. Ability to conduct field surveys and coordinate with clients, vendors, and contractors. Ability to manage assigned engineering tasks and incorporate senior technical reviews. Willingness to travel for project-site assignments and commissioning activities.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering. Minimum 6 years of relevant industrial controls or systems integration experience. Commissioning and startup experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
Preferred:
  • ExperienceExperience leading commissioning activities.
  • Experience supporting pharmaceutical and food and beverage facility projects.
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and installation teams. SkillsAllen-Bradley PLC ProgrammingHMI and SCADA Systems
  • Rockwell Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 FactoryTalk View ME/SEAutoCADIndustrial Networking
  • Control-Panel Design
  • Electrical Schematics and Wiring Documentation
  • Troubleshooting and Commissioning
  • Project Coordination

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