A Process Control Engineer designs, operates and maintains process control systems in manufacturing companies. Works to ensure that production, quality assurance and safety requirements are met in manufacturing operations. Operates and maintains process control equipment and provides preventative maintenance. May create or maintain automation processes for a company.
Job Requirements Philadelphia, PA Secret Polygraph not specified Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience) $105,000 - $160,000
Job Description Position Summary:
Seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to support Navy machinery control systems at NSWCPD. The engineer will develop, modify, test, install, and troubleshoot PLC-based control system software and associated shipboard machinery control systems. The position involves hands-on PLC development, control-system troubleshooting, HMI development, software configuration management, technical documentation, and shipboard/land-based engineering support.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline from an accredited college or university. At least 10 years of professional experience as a control systems engineer. 7 years developing, testing, and installing PLC software using: Rockwell/Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Studio 5000, and Siemens SIMATIC Step 7 or TIA Portal. 7 years troubleshooting PLC-based machinery control systems. 5 years of technical lead engineering experience. 3 years creating Ship Change Documents (SCDs) or equivalent formal engineering/change documentation. Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain/maintain one. Ability to work on site in Philadelphia.
Responsibilities:
Develop and modify PLC code using ladder logic and structured text for Rockwell and Siemens controllers. Integrate PLC systems with human-machine interface software aboard Navy and Coast Guard ships. Develop and modify machinery control system software using C++, C, Java, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, and Visual Basic. Develop operator interfaces using Altia, Wonderware InTouch, Rockwell PanelView, and .NET. Support industrial and network protocols including TCP/IP, UDP, SNMP, Modbus, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, ControlNet, and DeviceNet. Lead software change packages through technical peer review. Maintain software and configuration control using tools such as Git, DOORS, Subversion, and SharePoint. Develop Ship Change Documents and Engineering Change Proposals for control-system deliveries. Troubleshoot machinery control systems at the Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) in Philadelphia and aboard ships. Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation activities and implementation of DISA security requirements within control-system environments.
Preferred Background:
Experience with Navy, Coast Guard, maritime, or shipboard machinery control systems is strongly preferred. Candidates with substantial industrial control-system experience may also be considered.
Certification:
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification is required within six months of award. Qualifying certifications include Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP.
