Automation, Automation Systems, Capital Equipment, Capital Project, Commissioning, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Debugging Skills, Document Management, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Engineering, Human Machine Interface (HMI), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Installation Guide, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Ladder Logic, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Requirements, Manufacturing Systems, Motion Control, Network Architecture/Engineering, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Execution, Rockwell Automation, Schematics, Startup, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), System Integration (SI), System Start-Up
LOCATION
Charlotte, NC
POSTED
30+ days ago
The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Senior Controls Engineer for a prominent client. This position is located in Charlotte, NC. Details for the position are as follows:
Lead controls engineering activities for automation and capital equipment projects from concept, design, and build through installation, startup, commissioning, and handoff to manufacturing.
Design, develop, and implement integrated machine control and process automation systems utilizing Rockwell PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms. Define control architectures, functional specifications, machine control strategies, and system integration requirements for manufacturing equipment.
Review and approve electrical schematics, control panel designs, PLC/HMI applications, network architecture, and controls documentation. Troubleshoot complex automation, controls, motion control, networking, and system integration issues during installation and startup. Support commissioning, validation, training, and technology transfer activities.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline
Required Skills
7+ years of Controls Engineering experience
Rockwell Automation PLC Programming
HMI Development and Configuration
SCADA System Design and Integration
Machine Control System Design
Process Automation Systems
Motion Control Systems
Electrical Control System Design
Control Architecture Development
PLC Programming (Ladder Logic, Function Blocks, Structured Text, Sequential Function Charts)
Industrial Network Architecture
Automation Equipment Startup & Commissioning
Controls Troubleshooting & Debugging
Electrical Schematics & Control Panel Design
Manufacturing Automation Equipment Integration
Preferred Skills
IEC 61131 Programming Standards
Machine Safety Design (ISO 13849-1 & ISO 13849-2)
Capital Equipment Project Execution
System Integrator / Machine Builder Oversight
High-Volume Manufacturing Environment Experience
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About the Company
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The Fountain Group LLC
The Fountain Group provides Contingent Labor, Statement-of-Work, and Contingent-to-Permanent resources to clients with an internal/external Contingent Labor Managed Service Program or Clients without a program. The Fountain Group is committed to the belief that we all share in the responsibility to conduct our businesses in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. We base this on the premise that a company is much more than the products it offers. The effect a company has on the environment, the people and the communities it serves reflects the company’s dedication to being not only a good business, but to being a good corporate citizen. The Fountain Group believes the key to servicing a client is to identify the client demand precisely. Therefore, The Fountain Group focused its efforts on building and developing a process, which can identify an exact match for our client’s needs. Our process utilizes modern technology combined with 30+ years of Talent Acquisition experience to deliver Precision resources. Financial strength is prominent among The Fountain Group’s corporate values. The future of our business will be built on the innovation, compassion, outstanding services and technology, but a solid financial foundation is required to carry us forward to meet our business goal and support our long term vision.