INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS ENGINEER (PLC/Automation)
Were looking for an Industrial PLC Controls Engineer with experience in Allen-Bradley PLCs, SCADA systems, and manufacturing automation to support our clients equipment reliability, process improvements, and plant performance.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3+ years of experience with programming Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix), RSLogix/Studio 5000 & FactoryTalk View.
- Experience with condition-based monitoring platforms (e.g., vibration analysis tools, SCADA systems).
- Strong understanding of industrial automation, control systems, and electrical schematics.
- Ability to analyze equipment performance data and identify predictive maintenance opportunities.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration with the ability to adapt messaging based on the audience.
- Highly organized and able to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Role is on-site.
EDUCATION: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build systems & create new programming.
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and related control systems.
- Program and modify control logic to optimize equipment performance and reliability.
- Implement and support industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet, etc.).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate control systems with existing equipment.
- Develop strategies for real-time equipment monitoring, including sensor selection and data integration.
- Design and implement SCADA systems to continuously evaluate equipment efficiencies.
- Maintain documentation for control systems, wiring diagrams, and software configurations.
- Identify obsolete controls and components & provide migration plans to derisk.
- Accountable for technical support and daily problem solving/root cause analysis.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction and asset availability.
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors and act as technical lead to support capital projects.
- Periodically report or present information relevant to efficiency/reliability improvement.
- Support strategic initiatives to leverage AI and machine learning.
