Controls Engineer 1

CONTROLS ENGINEER I

Location: Visalia, CA 93291

Job Type: Full-Time Salary Exempt

CAREER DESCRIPTION

Controls Engineer 1 is part of a talented team of engineers assisting in the design, development, and implementation of control systems for various industrial applications. This entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity for growth and professional development in a dynamic and innovative environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Assist in the design and development of control systems, including PLC/PAC programming, HMI development, and SCADA systems.

·        Perform software unit testing.

·        Development of simulation logic and perform software Factory Acceptance Tests under supervision.

·        Understand DCI standards, CSIA system development lifecycle and implementation during project execution.

·        Understanding of instrumentation types, manufacturers, scaling, and troubleshooting

·        Interpret piping and instrumentation documentation (P&ID’s) with knowledge of ISA symbology and tagging conventions.

·        Participate in the development of technical documentation, including device lists, I/O lists, functional descriptions, control schematics, submittals and user manuals.

·        Understand control panel bill of materials (BOM), layouts, schematics, and hardware selection.

·        Perform electrical schematic peer review, redline and interact with the electrical design team.

·        Assist production team with control panel fabrication, as necessary.

·        Perform control panel engineering quality control checkout and hardware Factory Acceptance Testing.

·        Perform installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ), and performance qualification (PQ) during project commissioning in an industrial/manufacturing environment.

·        Perform service calls during and after business hours in an industrial/manufacturing environment.

·        Understanding basic electrical theory, troubleshooting and safety.

·        Ability to multitask among varying active projects with effective time management with the goal to meet or exceed project milestones.

·        Execute projects with attention to detail and effective communication.

·        Actively contribute, support, and interact with internal project team members, vendors, customers, and field personnel.

·        Collaborate within a team environment.

·        Develop company training materials as directed by Technology Manager.

·        Perform all administrative duties including but not limited to timesheets, policy review, policy approvals, safety training, and mileage logs.

·        Work outside normal business hours as required to provide project and customer support.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

·        Both office and industrial environment. In the industrial environment, employees are occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, wet, cold, hot, humid, noisy conditions.

·        Work outside normal business hours as required to provide project and customer support.

·        Travel within the continental US up to 20% annually.

·        Travel outside of the continental US up to 10% annually.

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; stand; walk; use hands to finger, feel, or handle; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; kneel; stoop; crouch; and crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WHAT WE OFFER

Dynamic Controls Inc. (DCI) provides an excellent benefits package including health/vision/dental/life insurance, retirement planning, holidays, vacation time, and paid time off. We support new ideas by challenging ourselves and each other; working closely as a team. Our goal is to provide our employees with the skills and tools to achieve success and grow with our organization.

REQUIRED SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

·        Bachelor of Science in Engineering OR High school diploma or GED plus equivalent controls experience.

·        Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·        Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Programs.

·        Basic understanding of electrical circuits

·        Basic understanding of programming languages

PREFERED SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE

·        2+ years of experience in industrial controls; design, programming, testing, and commissioning of automated control systems.

·        Programming experience with Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Automation Direct industrial controllers.

·        Programming experience with FactoryTalk View SE, Ignition, and Wonderware SCADA platforms as well as PanelView and C-More OIT terminals.

·        Networking experience including EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, and AS-i Bus.

·        Experience interpreting Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s) and developing appropriate control system design documents.

·        Database experience with Microsoft SQL Server or equivalent.

·        Servo and motion control experience.

·        Process knowledge in the food and beverage industry including process instrumentation is a plus.

·        AutoCAD Electrical and ePLAN experience for panel/schematic design following UL 508A, NEC and IEEE standards.