Controls Engineer - III

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

JOB TITLE : Controls Engineer III

REPORTS TO : Engineering Manager

JOB STATUS : Full Time

FLSA STATUS : Exempt

JOB SUMMARY :

The Controls Engineer III is responsible for leading all phases of a controls project to include concept and research, estimating support, component selection, network design, panel design, layout, device troubleshooting, PLC and HMI programming; on-site installation and debug; and after-sales support while working independently. A successful Controls Engineer III has an expert level of knowledge and understanding of the full scope of controls engineering practices, theories, and PLC programming to implement the controls for a project from concept to completion. The Controls Engineer III serves as a subject matter expert and resource for their team and provides coaching and guidance while working at a job site or in-office collaboration. To keep their knowledge up-to-date, the Controls Engineer III will attend training in the latest controls technology and have the ability to share that knowledge with less experienced controls engineers as well as work collaboratively with the Engineering Manager to provide insight on the latest advancements in the field of controls engineering to implement new standards for the company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Expert understanding of AC / DC control systems.
• Use of computer software for design engineering and PLC programing.
• Capable of trouble shooting a system and communicate status – verbally and written.
• Assist and support the process for designing and delivering successful control.
• Designing and developing layouts for electrical circuits or systems for power and control distribution.
• Develop / create electrical diagrams with expert level of efficiency.
• Ability to locate and correct mistakes in electrical diagrams developed by others on the team and use this information as a training opportunity for others to foster the continuous improvement of their skills. (Transfer of knowledge)
• Be the controls lead and manage other engineers on project teams.
• Capable of creating functional system test plans for use in field commissioning and provide written descriptions of system operations for technical documents.
• Communicate with other team members effectively and keep Administrative Coordinator advised of schedule; checking and using voicemail and email diligently; and maintaining the team relationship.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

WORK SCHEDULE : This position works in office when not traveling to job sites. General office hours are M-F, 7a-4p or 8a-5p. Working hours will vary when working at a job site to meet the requirements of the project as needed.

It is the policy of Sortation Labs, LLC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Sortation Labs, LLC will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements :

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS :