Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer II
Location: Moscow Mills, MO; Greater St. Louis, MO area
Role Responsibilities:
* Lead all phases of a control systems project: Feasibility, estimating, requirements definition, design, implementation, startup/commissioning
* Support estimating of project costs and schedules based on preliminary scope
* Define the system functional and user requirements based on specifications, schematics, P&IDs, existing controller programs and applications, interviews with key client stakeholders
* Develop a system architecture design that includes PLC/HMI/DCS, IO, industrial network, compute infrastructure
* Collaborate with our Project Manager to meet project expectations for scope, budget, and schedule
* Communicate regularly with Project Manager and other project stakeholders on status, risks, costs, schedule
* Collaborate with other Controls Engineers as part of an integrated delivery team on larger complex projects
* Lead design reviews with client's key stakeholders to ensure solution meets technical, system, user requirements
* Travel to client site for discovery, requirements definition, and startup and commissioning of control system projects
Qualifications:
* 2-5+ years of experience
* Experience developing industrial automation system architectures, control system programs, industrial networks, and reporting/information solutions based on sound design methodologies, industry standards, and technical knowledge
* Understanding of how PLCs operate and communicate with external devices, systems, and networks
* Ability to create a program functional specification from a P&ID or system diagram and discussion with customer stakeholders
* Proficient in at least one PLC programming software (Rockwell Automation preferred)
* Proficient in application development in at least one HMI/Scada platform
* Proficient in HMI software, screen development, tag database creation, and components of the HMI system
* Knowledge of the different IEC 61131-3 programming languages available in the PLC platform
* Ability to debug medium complexity programs and program routines with basic instruction
* Experience configuring external devices such as IO, variable frequency drives, solenoid manifolds, network switches, etc.
* Strong customer communication skills and ability to effectively manage oneself alone on customer site
* Key strengths include: Detail oriented, excellent organizational skills, time management, collaboration, self-directed, customer focused, balances competing priorities
* Education: 2-year technical degree, or BS in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering

Title Controls Engineer

Location Moscow Mills, MO

Client Industry Industrial

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