PLC Controls Engineer in Mason

Job DescriptionJob Description

They will be traveling (up to 80% of the time), they do need a valid driver’s license, however we usually give them T&E.

Domestic, within US. If they can travel to CAN or MX would be a plus but not mandatory.

Recommended to be in Mason office, but willing to travel when required.

A Controls Engineer is passionate about automated control systems, a self-motivated professional, and strives to be at the leading edge of control system technology.  They are responsible for being the primary electrical and PLC control system owner for an assigned project.  Controls Engineer will be a software team leader and mentor some of the best and brightest in our industry while driving the technological choices behind complex automated control systems. You will be part of a group of highly committed professionals who provide expertise and ensure the success of engineering projects. In this role, the Controls Engineer will have the following primary responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor Controls Engineers.
• Conceptualize, design, engineer, and execute industry leading projects from start to finish.
• Develop complete and concise system Description of Operation (DOO), test plans and user guides.
• Interface with industry leading customers.
• Define and purchase electrical devices including sensors, VFDs, and PLC components.
• Design and engineer VFD and PLC control panels using company’s own AutoCAD Electrical tools (ICAD).
• Integrate cutting edge bar code reading technology to track and sort cases.
• Deliver successful material handling solutions to the customer by developing and implementing detailed commissioning plans.
• Attends all project related turnover meetings, functional design reviews and team meetings.
• Fully understands scope, budgets, and schedules for the project.
• Reviews initial project schedule and identify gaps or changes needed.
• Maintains and tracks issues list, reporting to Supervisor / Manager as required.
• Performs PLC Code reviews.
• Completes all in-house testing and emulation.
• Provides site/field reports daily, including progress, issues, and next steps, as requested.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related
• Microsoft Office experience (Word, Excel, Office 365, etc.)
• UL, NEC, and NFPA 70E knowledge
• Be able to mentor and lead other Controls Engineers
• AutoCAD electrical experience
• Schneider / Modicon experience is a plus
• Proficient with Allen Bradley Studio 5000 experience
• 5- 7+ years of PLC experience / automation programming
• Safety control system experience
• Fieldbus knowledge (Profibus, EthernetIP, ControlNet etc.)
• A valid driver’s license
• Willingness to travel 80%, work nights and/or weekends

Company DescriptionKronos always provides our partners with 100% customer satisfaction and on time delivery. If you are excited about working for a company that takes its job seriously and does not cut corners you will have a home with Kronos.Company DescriptionKronos always provides our partners with 100% customer satisfaction and on time delivery. If you are excited about working for a company that takes its job seriously and does not cut corners you will have a home with Kronos.