Application Design Engineers

This position involves designing EcoStruxure Control Expert (formerly known as Unity Pro) logic applications and writing Sequence of Operations (SOO) documents to control the building process automation at Facebook data centers.

As experts, Engineers for this position exhibit the following strengths:

• Clear communication skills, must be able to collaborate with design team and follow directions of lead engineer
• Operational Management (EcoStruxure Control Expert (formerly known as Unity Pro), Vijeo Designer, "C++", Visual Basic)
• Logic Design (Structured Text, Ladder, DFBs, DDTs, Boolean)
• Controls and Connectivity (PACs, Industrial networks, Ethernet Networks)
• Field Devices (Computers, M580 PAC, M580 HSBY, HMIs, Sensors, etc.)
• Electrical and Control Drawings (field I/O, power distribution, etc.)
• Sequence of Operation writing proficiency
• P&ID Loop Control
• Derived Function Block (development and application)
• Derived Data Type Management
• Change management and rev control
• Commissioning and Test Script proficiency
• Capable of troubleshooting PLC Code
• Familiarity with SCADA and/or HMI platforms
• Develop building process control logic in EcoStruxure Control Expert (formerly known as Unity Pro) for M580 HSBY PACs using Customer Design Standards, Derived Data Type (DDT) Lists, standard library of Derived Function Block (DFBs), and Sequence of Operations (SOOs).
• Update DDT lists based on final SOO and logic development.
• Design applications using the standard DFBs as building blocks using existing Customer applications as templates for the program structure.
• Attend internal and customer design meetings to review programs and SOO documents.
• Collaborate and succeed within a diverse global team.
• Ensure adherence to Project Playbook and Version Control Processes
• Tune PID loops
• Understand and be able to explain data structures, logic structures, and DFBs developed for program wide use
• Use QA/QC tools and processes

Application Design Engineers in Schneider Electric are highly motivated and pragmatic individuals who demonstrate excellent communication and relationship skills coupled with deep technical knowledge of the customer process as well as the Schneider Electric offer. They can understand complex industrial problems and can overcome diverse obstacles to develop and realize creative and effective solutions., * BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience

• 3+ years of experience designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and commissioning PLC/Process Automation applications, especially with Schneider Electric products
• Experience writing industrial control applications
• Experience with industry standard communication protocols such as Modbus, OPC, Modbus TCP/IP and Ethernet IP, BACnet
• Experience with integrating devices from multiple vendors into a packaged solution
• Experience with Industrial and Building Management System applications
• Knowledgeable in computer networking architectures, topologies, and hardware
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft operating systems and software applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively alone and in a group setting, team oriented, self-motivated, and results driven
• Strong problem solving and detective skills
• Knowledgeable in computer programming languages (VB, C#, C++)
• Advanced understanding of electrical circuits.
• Work according to specified project playbook and commissioning plan while being resourceful and versatile in finding sources of information to solve problems.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high quality solutions.
• Multi-task, handle conflicting priorities, and triage issues.

Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive. 25.7bn global revenue 137 000+ employees in 100+ countries