Controls Engineer
PLC & Automation Programming
Allen‑Bradley Systems
- Design, program, test, and commission PLC systems using Allen‑Bradley platforms.
- Develop control strategies using Ladder Logic and other applicable programming languages within RSLogix / Studio 5000.
- Configure and troubleshoot FactoryTalk View SCADA/HMI applications.
- Implement advanced diagnostics, alarm management, and system optimization.
Siemens PLC Programming (Expanded Focus)
- Design, program, and commission Siemens PLC systems, including S7‑300 / S7‑400 / S7‑1200 / S7‑1500 platforms.
- Develop automation solutions using TIA Portal, including:
- PLC logic development using LAD, FBD, and Structured Text
- HMI development using WinCC (TIA Portal / WinCC Advanced / WinCC Professional)
- Implement Siemens motion, PID control, and process automation functions.
- Configure PROFINET, PROFIBUS, and Ethernet‑based communication networks.
- Integrate Siemens PLCs with third‑party devices, DCS systems, SCADA platforms, and historians.
- Perform online troubleshooting, system optimization, and legacy Siemens system upgrades.
- Support migration projects from legacy Siemens platforms to modern TIA Portal environments.
- Develop standardized Siemens programming templates, libraries, and best practices.
SCADA, Data, and System Integration
- Design and develop SCADA systems for monitoring, control, alarm management, and reporting.
- Integrate databases, historians, and custom reporting solutions.
- Support VMWare‑based virtualization environments for control system servers.
- Implement system security, user access control, and redundancy strategies.
Electrical Design & AutoCAD Responsibilities (Expanded Focus)
- Develop detailed control panel and electrical design drawings using AutoCAD.
- Create and maintain:
- Control panel layouts
- Power distribution diagrams
- PLC and I/O schematics
- Network architecture diagrams
- Instrumentation and wiring drawings
- Generate panel BOMs, wiring schedules, and I/O lists to support fabrication and installation.
- Ensure designs comply with:
- NEC
- ISA standards
- Customer‑specific specifications and industry best practices
- Coordinate with panel shops, electricians, and field technicians during fabrication and installation.
- Review and redline drawings based on as‑built conditions and commissioning feedback.
- Support design modifications and system expansions for brownfield and greenfield projects.
- Maintain drawing standards and documentation consistency across projects.
Safety Systems & Network Design
- Design and implement industrial safety solutions, including safety PLCs and safety‑rated control systems.
- Configure and troubleshoot industrial Ethernet networks and distributed I/O architectures.
- Integrate safety systems with both Allen‑Bradley and Siemens platforms.
Project Execution & Leadership
- Lead technical execution of medium to large automation projects.
- Support project planning, scheduling, and scope definition.
- Provide on‑site startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting support.
- Serve as a technical mentor for junior engineers and programmers.
- Interface directly with clients to define requirements and present technical solutions.
- Ensure projects are delivered within scope, schedule, and quality expectations.
Documentation & Engineering Tools
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including:
- Functional design specifications
- Control narratives
- Test and commissioning procedures
- Use Microsoft Office, including Excel, for reporting, data analysis, and documentation.
- Work within Windows‑based engineering environments.
- Utilize Simulink and modeling tools where applicable for control strategy development.
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