Sr. Control Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer

Greenville, SC 29615 (Onsite)

Experience level:: 5+ years

Look for candidates with

• experience in coding ladder, FBD, STL, and SCL for scratch
• experience in material handling and automation

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
  • 5+ years industrial experience with sound knowledge of Swisslog's 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