Senior Controls Engineer - Rockwell Systems Integration

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering
Portland, OR, United States
8 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Adobe Analytics Software Documentation Computer Programming Databases Software Debugging Human-Computer Interaction Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Python (Programming Language) Ladder Logic SQL Databases Systems Integration Control Logix PLC
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Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment

Job description

We have a Senior Controls Engineer - Rockwell Systems Integration position available in our Tigard, OR office. This position is geared towards a systems integrator with experience programming Rockwell / Allen Bradley control systems and Ignition or GE SCADA applications. This person will be responsible for systems integration project requirements involving PLC programming, HMI programming, SCADA development, instrumentation, check-out support, and start-up assistance.

Please Note: This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship.

Major Responsibilities

  • Develops control logic software and user interface applications.
  • Will assist with initial start-up and debug integrated systems and the development of system documentation
  • Individual will be working on automation and control system integration projects for clients in industries such as semiconductor, pulp and paper, food and beverage, etc.
  • Works well with others and self-directed with only general supervision.
  • Works in a cleanroom environment per semi-conductor protocols/requirements
  • Understands piping and instrument diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel drawings, one-line drawings, loop sheets, databases and vendor manuals. Interpret and utilize appropriate ISA standards and practices.
  • Will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers and technicians
  • General administration such as paperwork, copying, printing, faxing, and using a computer

Requirements

Education BSEE or BS in Controls Engineering is preferred. An AA in Engineering Technology or equivalent with equivalent experience may be substituted.

Experience Five to ten years in areas below is preferred:

  • An in-depth understanding of control systems, components, ladder logic programming, SCADA programming and their applications
  • Experience with PLC programming of Allen Bradley PLCs (Rockwell 5, 500, 5000, Device Net, Point I/O, additional experience in GE or other PLC platforms is a plus)
  • Experience with VFD programming (Preferably Allen-Bradley or ABB VFDs)
  • Experience with Ignition or GE Cimplicity SCADA systems (Python and SQL scripting experience is a plus)
  • Experience with the development of sequence of operations, functional acceptance, and operational acceptance documentation
  • Experience with PID loop tuning (Open and Closed Loops)
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel up to 25% to job sites

Physical Demands of Position Seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, and ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling.

Working Environment Standard office environment, On-site office environment, and diverse industrial environments. Frequent PC usage, fax machines, copy machines, phones.

*Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.

Benefits & conditions

paid time off, paid holidays, short term disability, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), profit sharing, Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical * Dental * Vision * Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D * Long Term Disability * Voluntary Short Term Disability * Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts * Health Savings Account * Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Holidays * Tuition Reimbursement * Referral Bonus Program * 401(k)/Profit Sharing * 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) * Employee Assistance Program * Will Preparation Resources * Worldwide Travel Assistance

About the company

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:

  • 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history
  • ENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firm
  • Rated as a top System Integrator Giant

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