Controls Engineer (Johns Creek)

Job Title : Controls Engineer

Temporary : 12 Month Contract

The main function of a controls engineer is to design, develop, install, and maintain equipment which is used to monitor and control engineering systems and processes.

Job Responsibilities:
• Assists in creating and following electrical design schedule, from specification concept to system up completion, while keeping to an overall project schedule.

• Testing, evaluating, modifying and calibrating products and instruments.

• Analyze plant processes, design and implement improvements

• Troubleshooting issues with hardware and processes.

• Analyze project requirements and perform technical calculations supporting design including electrical requirements, robotic safety standards, and motor controls.

• Ensure all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are observed for all work completed.

Skills:
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Expert ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Expert leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Technical proficiency in some software applications..

Education/Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• 8-10 years experience required.

Additional Role Details: Typical task breakdown:
- Execute and support the design, test, manufacture, and commissioning of low and medium voltage switchgear that controls multiple generators which parallel to one or more utility sources
- Provide direction to CAD designers to create wiring and assembly drawings for generator paralleling switchgear controls
- Interact with internal and external customers, accomplishing project milestones
- Create bill of materials for generator paralleling switchgear controls in ERP system
- Create PLC programs for control of generator paralleling switchgear
- Execute multiple projects simultaneously

Interaction with team:
- Work alongside team of 5-8 engineers. Report to Engineering Manger.

Work environment:
- Office/Air-Conditioned manufacturing facility

-⦁ PPE gear required - everyday 60% office and 40% shop floor

Education & Experience Required:
⦁ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering preferred
⦁ 8-10 years experience required.
⦁ NO 2 year degree’s
⦁ Willing to take Master’s with 6+ years
⦁ No internships will be considered experience

Technical Skills :
⦁ Ability to create PLC programs using one of the IEC 61131 PLC Programming languages i.e. Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text or any other PLC programming language
⦁ Design, test, and commission control systems. i.e. systems with different PLC controllers in the same system, experience interfacing, designing controls with different manufacturers
⦁ Develop control software utilizing various PLC platforms. Expert knowledge on at least one of the following PLC platforms. Schneider Momentum, M340, M580, AB Control, Compact Logix, Woodward MSLC, DSLC, Easy Gen, and LS5 Architecture
⦁ Interpret customer specifications and drawings, and apply them to design platform while considering industry regulations and requirements
⦁ Customize PLC software and hardware templates