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WILLCOR, Inc.

Senior Control Systems Engineer

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$159K - $165K/yr

The engineer will develop, modify, test, install, and troubleshoot PLC-based control system software and associated shipboard machinery control systems. The position involves hands-on PLC development ...

WILLCOR Inc

Senior Control Systems Engineer

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$159K - $165K/yr

The engineer will develop, modify, test, install, and troubleshoot PLC-based control system software and associated shipboard machinery control systems. The position involves hands-on PLC development ...

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Must be proficient in Rockwell Software PLC Programming, Studio 5000. * Must be proficient in ... Machine Safety Systems * Knowledge of following would be preferred: * Robotic Systems: Fanuc and ...

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Senior Control Systems Engineer

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

WILLCOR, Inc.
Business Management Consulting • 11 - 50 employees
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$159K - $165K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Senior Control Systems Engineer
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Required Clearance: Secret
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Position Summary:
Seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to support Navy machinery control systems at NSWCPD. The engineer will develop, modify, test, install, and troubleshoot PLC-based control system software and associated shipboard machinery control systems. The position involves hands-on PLC development, control-system troubleshooting, HMI development, software configuration management, technical documentation, and shipboard/land-based engineering support.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • At least 10 years of professional experience as a control systems engineer.
  • 7 years developing, testing, and installing PLC software using: Rockwell/Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Studio 5000, and Siemens SIMATIC Step 7 or TIA Portal.
  • 7 years troubleshooting PLC-based machinery control systems.
  • 5 years of technical lead engineering experience.
  • 3 years creating Ship Change Documents (SCDs) or equivalent formal engineering/change documentation.
  • Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain/maintain one.
  • Ability to work on site in Philadelphia.
Responsibilities:
  • Develop and modify PLC code using ladder logic and structured text for Rockwell and Siemens controllers.
  • Integrate PLC systems with human-machine interface software aboard Navy and Coast Guard ships.
  • Develop and modify machinery control system software using C++, C, Java, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, and Visual Basic.
  • Develop operator interfaces using Altia, Wonderware InTouch, Rockwell PanelView, and .NET.
  • Support industrial and network protocols including TCP/IP, UDP, SNMP, Modbus, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, ControlNet, and DeviceNet.
  • Lead software change packages through technical peer review.
  • Maintain software and configuration control using tools such as Git, DOORS, Subversion, and SharePoint.
  • Develop Ship Change Documents and Engineering Change Proposals for control-system deliveries.
  • Troubleshoot machinery control systems at the Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) in Philadelphia and aboard ships.
  • Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation activities and implementation of DISA security requirements within control-system environments.
Preferred Background:
Experience with Navy, Coast Guard, maritime, or shipboard machinery control systems is strongly preferred. Candidates with substantial industrial control-system experience may also be considered.
Certification:
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification is required within six months of award. Qualifying certifications include Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP.
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Industry

Business management consulting

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

College Park, MD, US

Year founded

2002

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