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NES Fircroft
Controls Hardware Engineer
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A Hardware Engineer designs and develops computer hardware such as circuit boards, chips, modems, and keyboards. Works with computer software engineers and developers to improve technology.
$127,997 / year median in Georgia
-2% projected decline
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Job Summary Location :
Alpharetta, GA The Controls Hardware Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and maintenance of control software for Gas turbines. This role requires a deep understanding of control systems, software engineering, and Gas turbine operations. Gas Turbine Control software have a strong background in control theory, software development, and experience with industrial automation systems. Key Responsibilities- Design and develop control system Hardware for power plants.
- Review customer specification and determine project deliverables, identify potential risks.
- Evaluate of Distributed Control System (DCS) for new and modernization installations, I/O list preparation.
- Participate in Site surveys, Design review meeting, site readiness meeting, factory acceptance testing.
- Develop IO list and IO channel allocation.
- Basic and detailed engineering of DCS system Control cabinets.
- Heat load calculation for
DCS/ PLC
cabinets.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and project managers.
- Participate in the Site installation supervision of control system hardware
- Conceptualize the control design and present it to customer as part of customer design review.
- Prepares and updates engineering documentation including installation work packages.
- Create Loop drawings Field instrumentation.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in control systems and software engineering.
- Guides the designing, developing, and implementing very complex hardware solutions while adhering to manufacturing capabilities.
- Working knowledge on
DCS, PLC
hardware and I/O types.- Working knowledge on Connectivity of third-party systems with DCS which includes DNP 3.0, Modbus, IEC 61850, TCP/IP and Profibus.
- Basic knowledge of IT networking for Distributed Control system (DCS)/ PLC applications
- Working knowledge on AutoCAD Electrical. Skills required
- Conduct technical reviews and audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Digital and Analogue circuits design knowledge
- Knowledge of Engineering Process and power plant application.
- Working knowledge on
DCS, PLC
hardware and I/O types.- Working knowledge on Connectivity of third-party systems with DCS which includes DNP 3.0, Modbus, IEC 61850, TCP/IP and Profibus.
- Basic knowledge of IT networking for Distributed Control system (DCS)/ PLC applications
- Working knowledge on AutoCAD Electrical.
- Industry standards like