Job Title: Senior Controls Engineer
Job Location: Addison TX
About Our Client
Our client is a leading engineering firm specializing in the design and implementation of automation solutions across multiple industries. With a focus on innovation and technical excellence they provide comprehensive engineering services including control system architecture industrial automation and process optimization. Their team of experts collaborates closely with customers to deliver cuttingedge solutions that enhance operational efficiency productivity and reliability. Based in Addison TX they serve clients in diverse sectors including Semiconductor Life Sciences Food and Beverage and Manufacturing.
Position Overview
Were seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join our clients team in Addison TX. This leadership role requires demonstrated technical proficiency in implementing automation solutions with PLC HMI SCADA and DCS/Delta V platforms. Youll interact directly with customers and lead engineering teams in identifying requirements developing specifications and implementing automation solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong problemsolving abilities excellent people skills and a passion for creating effective customer partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver innovative automation solutions and design standards either selfdirected or as a team leader
- Conceptualize detail and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery
- Develop control system architecture and select appropriate components
- Create schematic diagrams and comprehensive system documentation
- Program controllers (PLC DCS/Delta V) using various programming languages
- Develop HMI/SCADA systems for process visualization
- Design and implement industrial networking systems using protocols like Ethernet/IP Profinet and Modbus
- Lead project management activities including execution planning budgeting scheduling and financial tracking
- Oversee project operations up to $10M while ensuring overall profitability
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Electrical/Control Engineering Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 8 years of experience in industrial automation and control systems
- Indepth understanding of Emerson DeltaV platform
- Experience with PLC5 to ControlLogix conversions
- Proficiency with PLC platforms (Rockwell Automation Siemens Modicon)
- Strong knowledge of HMI/SCADA platforms (Rockwell FactoryTalk Plant Pax Aveva System Platform Ignition)
- Understanding of Batch/Recipes OEE MES and ERP systems
- Experience leading engineering teams and mentoring less experienced engineers
- Ability to travel up to 25% (mostly local to Dallas)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with VBA .NET SQL and Python
- Project Management experience (PMP certification a plus)
- Experience in industries such as Semiconductor Life Sciences Building Automation Food and Beverage
- Experience in electrical schematic design and control panel design
- AutoCAD proficiency