Controls Engineer

PLC & Automation ProgrammingAllen‑Bradley SystemsDesign, program, test, and commission PLC systems using Allen‑Bradley platforms.

Develop control strategies using Ladder Logic and other applicable programming languages within RSLogix / Studio 5000.Configure and troubleshoot FactoryTalk View

SCADA/HMI

applications.

Implement advanced diagnostics, alarm management, and system optimization.

Siemens PLC Programming (Expanded Focus)Design, program, and commission Siemens PLC systems, including S7‑300 / S7‑400 / S7‑1200 / S7‑1500 platforms.

Develop automation solutions using TIA Portal, including:

PLC logic development using LAD, FBD, and Structured TextHMI development using WinCC (TIA Portal / WinCC Advanced / WinCC Professional)Implement Siemens motion, PID control, and process automation functions.

Configure PROFINET, PROFIBUS, and Ethernet‑based communication networks.

Integrate Siemens PLCs with third‑party devices, DCS systems, SCADA platforms, and historians.

Perform online troubleshooting, system optimization, and legacy Siemens system upgrades.

Support migration projects from legacy Siemens platforms to modern TIA Portal environments.

Develop standardized Siemens programming templates, libraries, and best practices.

SCADA, Data, and System IntegrationDesign and develop SCADA systems for monitoring, control, alarm management, and reporting.

Integrate databases, historians, and custom reporting solutions.

Support VMWare‑based virtualization environments for control system servers.

Implement system security, user access control, and redundancy strategies.

Electrical Design & AutoCAD Responsibilities (Expanded Focus)Develop detailed control panel and electrical design drawings using AutoCAD.

Create and maintain:

Control panel layoutsPower distribution diagramsPLC and I/O schematicsNetwork architecture diagramsInstrumentation and wiring drawingsGenerate panel BOMs, wiring schedules, and I/O lists to support fabrication and installation.

Ensure designs comply with:

NECISA standardsCustomer‑specific specifications and industry best practicesCoordinate with panel shops, electricians, and field technicians during fabrication and installation.

Review and redline drawings based on as‑built conditions and commissioning feedback.

Support design modifications and system expansions for brownfield and greenfield projects.

Maintain drawing standards and documentation consistency across projects.

Safety Systems & Network DesignDesign and implement industrial safety solutions, including safety PLCs and safety‑rated control systems.

Configure and troubleshoot industrial Ethernet networks and distributed I/O architectures.

Integrate safety systems with both Allen‑Bradley and Siemens platforms.

Project Execution & LeadershipLead technical execution of medium to large automation projects.

Support project planning, scheduling, and scope definition.

Provide on‑site startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting support.

Serve as a technical mentor for junior engineers and programmers.

Interface directly with clients to define requirements and present technical solutions.

Ensure projects are delivered within scope, schedule, and quality expectations.

Documentation & Engineering ToolsPrepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including:

Functional design specificationsControl narrativesTest and commissioning proceduresUse Microsoft Office, including Excel, for reporting, data analysis, and documentation.

Work within Windows‑based engineering environments.

Utilize Simulink and modeling tools where applicable for control strategy development.