Controls Engineer

Using control descriptions, I/O lists, electrical schematics, and drawings, creating PLC/HMI code for control of various electro-mechanical systems.

Assist Field Commissioning and Service Technicians with start-up and troubleshooting of applied programming.

Work with engineering team to develop electrical, instrumentation and controls products and systems to satisfy unique customer specifications, contracts, and new business development.

Create/review/modify electrical schematics, drawings, and I/O lists for various electro-mechanical systems to ensure compliance with engineering standards and customer specifications.

Support design and manufacturing of machine control systems.

Submit timely status reports to management on progress of assigned projects.

Develop UL and other related technical documentation for review and submittal to customers.

Participate as necessary in equipment tests (including Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), assembly, installation, and set-up activities to ensure components and systems are conforming to engineering design standards and customer specifications.

Program troubleshooting, problem identification and resolution for PLC code.

Estimate engineering time, material costs and resources required for proposed projects.

Provide Purchasing department with technical guidance on electrical components, equipment, software, and services.

Providing field support for equipment installation, startup, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance.

Design and Develop PLC program standards for Clean Energy and its subsidiaries

Flexibility for domestic travel up to 20% at times is required (overnight travel may be required to support installation, start-up activities or attend client's meeting).

Bachelor's Degree in Automation Engineering or related field, 6-9 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 4+ years of PLC and HMI design and programming for industrial equipment for machine control, design and development of electrical and software systems. Must have experience using SCADA.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications and AutoCAD software.

Certified Siemens, Horner and/ or Allen Bradley PLC programmer preferred.

Quality: Consistently produces high quality work (accurate, neat, and thorough). Strives to improve productivity, processes and quality. Demonstrates strong knowledge and skills related to the job.

Presents a professional image with dress, demeanor, and manners. Maintains clean work space, company equipment and company vehicles. Safety is a high priority; performs job safely.

Communication: Communicates clearly, concisely, effectively, professionally and timely.

Reliable: Responds in a timely manner. Is honest, ethical, value-driven and trustworthy. Keeps commitments made, completes assignments and meets deadlines.

Accountable--Takes responsibility for own actions and performance. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Available and accessible.

Leadership: Provides clear direction around a vision. Creates actionable plans and is proactive & anticipatory. Demonstrates innovative approaches and solutions.

Is an example for employees and others. Accepts responsibility for individual and team performance. Makes appropriate and timely decisions and takes action on decisions.

Sets clear and reasonable performance expectations. Motivates and empowers others. Delegates tasks appropriately.

Recruits staff of a high caliber. Provides feedback to subordinates that is timely and direct. Recognizes subordinates for their contributions and effort.

Encourages continuous growth and learning in others. Shows respect for others and their ideas. Helps others manage through change.