Controls Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Work with sales, engineering, and client to understand their fountain, aquatic playground and water park control requirements and standards
• Design new systems, upgrade and add-on to existing systems
• Develop P&ID drawings and instrumentation specifications
• Develop hardware design and control I/O drawings
• Design PLC and HMI based systems
• Develop detailed functional specification document for programming purposes
• Develop system configuration and interface design document
• Prepare testing procedures and functional acceptance test documents
• Experience and expertise to install and commission a broad array of OEM equipment and systems to bring together a fully integrated system.
• Range of skills that translates well into the component and system level upgrades of older systems required to maintain a competitive edge in today's market.
• Proficient with PLC ladder logic programming using Rockwell Automation, Automation Direct, and Siemens.
• Proficient in implementing HMI software from Rockwell Automation, Automation Direct, and Delta as primary components of supervisory control and information systems.
• Data logging and Alarm management systems
• SMS alert system from the unmanned control systems
• Serial (RS-485) and Ethernet network design
• Familiarity with design and implementation of Ethernet IP, Device Net, and Modbus networks
• Familiarity with design and implementation DMX/RDM, ArtNet, MA-Net, and sACN networks for Show Control
• Establish bidirectional communication across multiple networks and hardware platforms
• On-site startup and commissioning services for OEM equipment
• Site acceptance test development for new and/or reconditioned equipment
• Perform complete audit of control systems
• Suggest areas to add automation to reduce maintenance requirements and improve productivity
• Provide modifications/improvements needed to reduce equipment downtime
• Provide recommendations to make control systems robust
• Other duties may be assigned by Manager and/or Supervisor.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical controls engineering from an accredited school preferred
• Five to ten years' experience in controls engineering or related industry.
• Knowledge of applicable codes related to electrical engineering, NEC, UL, and other code requirements
• Proficient in design and programming software - AutoCAD, Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, Rockwell or similar
• PLC and HMI experience programming ABB, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Automation Direct
• Licensed as a professional engineer - nice to have