
Controls Engineer – Mid-level
Dubak Electrical Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $85,000 - $120,000 per year
About the role
- Design, develop, and maintain control systems for manufacturing and automation processes
- Perform programming and troubleshooting of PLC’s, HMI’s, VFD’s, Motion Control Systems, Safety Systems, Instrumentation, and Process Controls
- Conduct testing, validation, and debugging of control systems
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations
- Provide technical support and training to maintenance and operations teams
- Develop and implement automation and control strategies for manufacturing processes
- Perform system integration, including motor controls, sensors, and network communication
- Own subsystems or small projects
- Perform service call for local clients
- Develop functional design specifications, system manuals, FAT/SAT documentation, and submittals
- Lead control and automation projects utilizing skills in client technical sales, scope development, project engineering
- Provide plant check-out, commissioning, and start-up services at customer sites
Requirements
- Degree or certification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- Mid-level experience, typically 3–8 years, based on demonstrated technical competency and independence
- Mid-level experience in engineering and development of integrated controls system solutions for container handling, packaging systems, line integration, batch or process-based manufacturing systems, control panel design, power metering
- Experience or knowledge in HMI programming. Primary HMI systems include Allen Bradley / Rockwell FactoryTalk View, ME/SE and Ignition
- Experience or knowledge in PLC programming. Primary PLC systems include Allen Bradley / Rockwell RSLogix 5/500, RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000 and Connected Components Workbench (CCW)
- Familiarity with control panel design and electrical schematics
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with clients, engineers, electricians, and operations personnel.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Familiarity with BlueBeam
- Ability of working independently and within a team
- Ability to interpret plans and specifications
- Experience in design, programming, or maintaining building automation systems utilizing Niagara 4 software is a plus
- Understanding of robotics, vision systems, and motion control is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing
- Training Reimbursement Program
- Positive Work/Life Balance
- Opportunity for Advancement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
PLC programmingHMI programmingcontrol systems designautomation strategiessystem integrationdebuggingtestingcontrol panel designpower meteringbuilding automation systems
Soft Skills
problem-solvingattention to detailwritten communicationverbal communicationcollaborationindependenceteamwork
Certifications
Degree in Electrical EngineeringDegree in Mechanical Engineering