Salary
💰 $90,000 - $100,000 per year
About the role
- Support end-to-end projects involving AC and DC drives, PLCs, HMIs, and automation systems.
- Assist in the design, assembly, programming, testing, and commissioning of new and upgraded systems.
- Program and configure PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) using Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block Diagram.
- Develop and configure HMI operator interfaces for process monitoring, alarms, and operator control.
- Work on drive applications including speed and torque control, PID process loops (pressure, temperature, flow, speed), hoists, winders, and pump/fan control systems.
- Integrate industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/RTU, Profibus, Profinet, and EtherNet/IP.
- Collaborate with project managers, vendors, and customers to meet project specifications, delivery deadlines, and commissioning schedules.
- Participate in on-site installation, testing, troubleshooting, and customer training/support.
- Follow established engineering best practices, industry standards (UL, NFPA), and company safety procedures.
- Progress toward independent project ownership as knowledge and experience grow.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology.
- 5–7 years of relevant control systems engineering experience.
- Strong hands-on background with AC/DC drives, PLCs, HMIs, and rotating machinery.
- Experience with Siemens S7 family (S7-1500, S7-1200) and Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and MicroLogix platforms.
- Program and configure PLCs using Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block Diagram.
- Develop and configure HMI operator interfaces (process monitoring, alarms, operator control).
- Experience with SCADA systems such as Wonderware or Ignition (preferred).
- Experience with control loop design and PID loop tuning.
- Knowledge of industrial electrical design standards (UL, NFPA).
- Integrate industrial communication protocols: Modbus TCP/RTU, Profibus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP.
- Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard engineering tools.
- Willingness to travel overnight as needed for project work and commissioning.