Controls Engineer
Overview
Controls Engineer leading PLC and HMI automation to build future industrial automation solutions. Own end-to-end development of control strategies and intuitive interfaces. Drive productivity reliability safety and user experience through modern technologies.
What You'll Do7
- 1Develop PLC control strategies that power sophisticated industrial automation systems
- 2Create user-friendly HMI applications that provide operators with meaningful insight and control
- 3Partner with engineering operations maintenance and project teams to deliver innovative automation solutions
- 4Lead troubleshooting efforts and identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and reliability
- 5Bring new systems online through testing startup and commissioning activities
- 6Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency reduce downtime and enhance operational excellence
- 7Help shape the future direction of automation platforms and standards
Requirements10
- 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
- 23-5 seasons leading cross-functional automation projects
- 35+ years experience with PLC and HMI technologies
- 42+ years familiarity with SCADA and Data Collection Systems
- 51+ year background in Industrial Ethernet Networks
- 64+ years implementing Distributed I/O Systems
- 73+ years working with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation platforms
- 82+ years using Siemens TIA Portal
- 91+ year exposure to FactoryTalk View and WinCC
- 101+ year knowledge of Ignition systems
Salary Insight
$80 - $150k per year
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