Senior Controls Engineer

Position: Senior Controls Engineer

Location: Greenville, SC

Duration: Long term contract

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• The CS Senior Controls Engineer supports installations and commissioning of material distribution systems both new and retrofit.
• Provides a high-level understanding and knowledge of all aspects of assigned projects and associated software.
• Supports onsite installation teams with in-depth knowledge of equipment, technologies, and system software.
• Oversees multiple controls projects simultaneously, focusing on ensuring individual project teams are applying the correct engineering principles and concepts.

Core Task:

• Provide remote and onsite support of high level and complex automation systems
• Assist in developing and maintaining a standardized code set that can be used across multiple implementations
• Responsible for application engineering of HMI, VFD, and PLC systems for fully automated warehouse systems
• Oversee the development of multiple controls projects simultaneously, ensuring all projects are on track financially and for an on-time deployment
• Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to design and quote automation systems and system improvements
• Develop system documentation and provide documented PLC code for internal resources and external customers
• Responsible for scratch development of PLC, VFD, and HMI programs
• Subject matter expert in multiple Swisslog technologies and/or customers; able to support customers and junior members with this knowledge
• Lead multiple on-site project teams throughout the installation of a project to a successful implementation

Educational / Professional Qualifications

Essential

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science /or equivalent experience in the field of electrical/controls engineering

Desirable

• MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• Siemens or Allen Bradley programming certifications

Necessary Experience

Essential

• 10+ years industrial experience with sound knowledge of standard programming platforms
• Extensive experience with Siemens Step 7 Classic, TIA Portal, and Rockwell programming software
• Extensive experience with PLC programming languages such as ladder, FBD, STL, and SCL
• Prior experience leading controls teams on new or retrofit projects
• Knowledgeable on PLC and HMI programming best practices
• Application knowledge of warehouse distribution systems (pallet or tote conveyor, storage and retrieval machines, monorail systems, etc)

Desirable

• Siemens Certified Programmer - SIMATIC S7 with STEP7 v5
• Siemens Certified Programmer - SIMATIC S7 with TIA Portal
• Experience with Industrial Ethernet and modern field buses (PROFIBUS, ASi, DeviceNET, etc),
• Experience with the following VFD OEMs: SEW, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider, or Kuka

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Essential

• Practical experience of electrical / controls engineering & electrical installations
• Ability to creates controls designs from scratch as well as debug existing PLC code complex issues
• Excellent word processing and spreadsheet skills
• Shows ownership and pride in craftsmanship/projects
• Knowledge of electrical/mechanical standard and best practices
• Familiarity mentoring junior members

Desirable

• EPLAN or AutoCAD-E familiarity or experience
• Experience with industrial Wireless networks, protocols, and devices

Travel:

• Travel as required to support projects, including weekends and potentially holidays