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Level 2/3 Control Systems Engineer - Memphis

Logical Systems

Memphis, Tennessee

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Allen-Bradley, Automation, Automation Systems, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Change Control, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Construction Control, Construction Support, Control Systems, ControlLogix, Cost Estimates, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Data Analysis, DeltaV, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Document Management, Documentation, Electric Power Generation, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Transmission, Electricity, Ethernet, Feasibility Analysis, Food and Beverage Industry, Foxboro, Honeywell Experion, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Input/Output, Instrumentation, Low Voltage (LV), Mechanical Design, National Electrical Code, Oil and Gas, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional Engineer, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project/Program Management, Rockwell Automation, Semiconductors, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, User Documentation, Variable Speed Drive (VSD), Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Memphis, Tennessee
POSTED
4 days ago

Control Systems Engineers analyze user requirements and the design of process and/or mechanical equipment to design automation systems that control the process or machine in the desired manner.

The engineer uses knowledge and experience in instrumentation, control valves, Motors/VFDs, control system electrical design, and PLC/DCS programming to deliver an automation system that meets the user’s needs utilizing the minimum essential design.

Control Systems Engineers demonstrate:

  • High integrity
  • A willingness to go beyond the ordinary to meet and exceed client expectations
  • A desire for continual challenge and development, and excellent written and verbal communication skills

Reports To: Operations Director

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Roles and responsibilities for this job may include but are not limited to:

  • Develop control specification (control narratives) documentation based on User Requirements
  • Participates in initial feasibility studies for proposed projects, resulting in a feasibility-level cost estimate and supporting documentation for the project
  • Mark-up Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for instrumentation and controls related changes and review drawings from the drafting team
  • Design low-voltage (up to 480V) electrical controls drawings, panel drawings, loop sheets, I/O drawings, and network drawings and review drawings from the drafting team
  • Develop programs for Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and/or oversee the program development done by others
  • Human-Machine Interface (HMI) development and SCADA configuration
  • Historian configuration
  • Execute testing plans for DCS and PLC programs to effectively test all aspects of a new program or program changes
  • Simulate the DCS/PLC program and test the system using the testing plan
  • Oversee electrical controls construction at the client’s site and verify that the system is being installed as designed – provide technical support to the construction effort
  • Perform I/O checkout on the installed control system and document the checkout results
  • Provide post-commissioning support to the client’s operations, engineering, and maintenance personnel
  • Travel to the client’s site as required

Required Experience

  • Degreed in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar), Computer Science, or similar scientific / technical field

Ideal Experience

  • 3-5 years of experience in a similar engineering role
  • At least 3-5 years’ experience with one or more of the following platforms:
    • Allen Bradley PLC5, SLC500, MicroLogix, ControlLogix
    • Siemens S7, PCS7
    • Emerson DeltaV, Ovation, Provox
    • Novatech D/3
    • Honeywell Experion
    • Foxboro I/A
  • HMI/SCADA configuration experience with one or more of the following platforms:
    • Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation
    • Inductive Automation
    • Wonderware
    • Siemens
    • iFix
    • Iconics
  • Historian and/or data analytics experience with one or more of the following platforms:
    • OSIsoft PI
    • PTC Thingworx
    • Inductive Automation Ignition
    • Aspentech
    • Rockwell Automation
    • Siemens
    • Wonderware
  • Experience in the application of instrumentation, control valves, motors, VFDs and coordinated drive systems
  • Current working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) with the ability to locate solutions to code questions
  • Certified professional engineer
  • Some experience in electrical design of Electrical Panels, I/O systems, Motor/VFD/Motion/Robotic Controls, and Ethernet-based networks
  • Field experience troubleshooting electrical controls problems in an industrial environment
  • Industry experience in Food and Beverage, Chemical, Pharma, Semiconductor, Water & Wastewater, Refining, Pulp and Paper, Oil/Gas Pipeline, Power Generation, Electrical Transmission & Distribution, Material Handling, or Packaging

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