Senior Controls Engineer
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Job Description
Job Title: Controls Engineer (Automation & Industrial Control Systems)
Location: Addison TX (Local travel up to 25%)
Experience Level: MidSenior
Experience Required: 10 Years
Education Level: Bachelors Degree
Job Function: Engineering
Industry: Industrial Automation
Total Positions: 1
Relocation Assistance: No
Visa Sponsorship Eligibility: No
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer with strong technical expertise in PLC HMI SCADA and DCS/DeltaV platforms to develop and implement advanced automation solutions. This role requires a blend of technical leadership handson engineering and project management to design implement and optimize control systems for industrial processes. The ideal candidate will be responsible for working directly with clients leading project teams and ensuring successful automation solution deployment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement automation solutions using PLC HMI SCADA and DCS/DeltaV platforms.
- Develop control system architectures select components and create schematic diagrams.
- Program controllers using Ladder Logic Sequential Function Chart Structured Text and other languages.
- Develop HMI/SCADA systems using VBA .NET SQL and Python for visualization and data analysis.
- Configure and troubleshoot industrial networking (Ethernet/IP Profinet Modbus etc.).
- Oversee project management tasks including budgeting scheduling and team coordination.
- Lead engineering teams in control system design implementation and commissioning.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for automation and industrial control systems.
- Develop and maintain system documentation including testing and validation procedures.
- Provide technical mentoring to junior engineers and support ongoing team development.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Electrical/Control Engineering Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- 8 years of experience in industrial automation control system design and implementation.
- Expertise in Emerson DeltaV PLC5 to ControlLogix conversions and major PLC/HMI/SCADA platforms (Rockwell Automation Siemens Modicon).
- Experience in HMI/SCADA development (FactoryTalk PlantPAx Aveva System Platform Ignition GE iFIX Siemens WinCC).
- Knowledge of batch processing OEE MES and ERP system integrations.
- Experience in industries such as semiconductor life sciences building automation food & beverage water treatment and general manufacturing.
- Ability to lead a team of engineers and manage projects up to $10M.
- Experience with AutoCAD for control panel and electrical schematic design.
- Strong problemsolving skills and ability to work in diverse industrial environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PMP certification or formal project management experience.
- Handson experience in designing electrical control panels (including power distribution under 480VAC).
- Professional references from a subordinate peer and manager.
Travel & Work Environment:
- Ability to travel up to 25% (primarily local to Dallas).
- Work in a mix of office onsite and industrial environments.
- Ability to lift mount/dismount equipment and perform handson tasks as needed.
If you are an experienced Controls Engineer with a passion for automation and industrial control systems we encourage you to apply!
Employment Type
Full Time
