Controls Engineer, Industrial Automation
Apply NowCompany: Cates Control Systems, Inc.
Location: Wylie, TX 75098
Description:
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Are you ready to bring excitement and innovation to the world of automation controls engineering? Look no further! We're seeking a talented individual to join our family-friendly team where fun meets cutting-edge technology.
Cates Controls Systems is headquartered in the small town of Wylie, TX and is looking to hire an Industrial Automation Controls Engineer. Joining the Cates team is both challenging and rewarding. You will become an important member of a very talented and dynamic team within our industry.
Why Us?
Fun Atmosphere: Enjoy a workplace where creativity thrives and every day brings new challenges and rewards.
Family-Friendly: We are a company with strong principles and a family-based culture. You'll find a supportive atmosphere where teamwork thrives.
Cutting-Edge Projects: Be at the forefront of innovation in controls engineering with projects that push the boundaries of what's possible.
Travel Opportunities: Explore new places and cultures as part of your role - because learning happens both in and out of the office.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and manage project deliverables to a schedule, independently or within a team.
Conscientious team player with excellent communications skills and the desire to build long term win-win relationships.
Design, program, document, test, and validate control systems.
Will perform on-site startup, commissioning, validation, support, and training.
Demonstrate strong verbal and written communications with colleagues, management, and customers.
Ability to adapt to changing requirements, think strategically, solve problems, and develop confidence with the team and customers.
Ability to understand customers' goals and work in partnership with all stakeholders to design solutions.
Work and succeed in a fast-paced environment with frequent changes on multiple projects.
Identify changes in scope and notify the project team accordingly.
Provide input and resolve issues during the sales cycle, estimating, and fabrication processes.
This position will require about 50% travel, both domestic and international.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent Automation experience
Heavy motion controls and Servo Controls experience
3+ Years of Experience with Industrial Automation
PLC programming, including creating from scratch:
Rockwell Logix family most helpful
Other brands (Siemens, Omron, GE, Modicon, etc.) helpful
Safety programming in the PLC is a plus
HMI/OIT programming, in any of the following:
Wonderware ArchestrA/System Platform/InTouch
Inductive Automation's Ignition
Rockwell FactoryTalk View ME or SE
On-site IO and panel testing, set-up, troubleshooting, and drawings:
IO check-out and motor direction testing (and reversal)
VFD Setup and communications (Rockwell, Yaskawa, ABB, Mitsubishi, etc.)
Ability to read and mark-up electrical panel and network drawings
PLC-PLC, PLC-IO, PLC-VFD, and other communications
Panel and wiring troubleshooting skills are a plus
Leadership abilities are a plus
High skill level with documentation (Functional descriptions, SOP, test plans, proposals) and MS Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Word)
Understanding and working with P&IDs and Process Flow Diagrams
Database and other programming languages are not required but helpful:
SQL (MS, MySQL, PostGres, SQLite)
Web programming ( .Net , HTML, JavaScript, PHP, Jinja, Bootstrap, etc.)
Other programming (Python, C++, C#, Java, etc.)
While on-site, we are required to work in industrial environments, so applicants must be able to do all of the following activities easily and continually. Not all of these occur every day on every project, but often:
Occasionally, extended hours and work over weekends and/or holidays will be necessary.
Have daily safety meetings to review plant or company-specific requirements and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Climb under equipment to check/calibrate/test sensors and wiring
Climb up step ladders and/or extension ladders
Ride in scissor or others lifts with a harness (sometimes 30-40 feet)
Lift objects up to 50lbs
Climb stairs
Carry tools, meters (can use a toolbelt), and use tools regularly
Deal with some heights
Work in sub-optimal conditions like heat and cold (many times the plant building is not complete)
Valid driver's license
Knowledge of standards and guidelines:
NEC, UL 508A and other applicable regulations
Knowledge of OSHA is a plus
Perks & Benefits:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Company-sponsored events for team building and morale.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're passionate about automation and eager to take on new challenges, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of industrial automation while enjoying the excitement of travel and the satisfaction of making a difference for our clients.
Come grow with us - together, we'll engineer a brighter future.
www.cates.com
Salary Description
$80,000 - $110,000
Full-time
Description
Are you ready to bring excitement and innovation to the world of automation controls engineering? Look no further! We're seeking a talented individual to join our family-friendly team where fun meets cutting-edge technology.
Cates Controls Systems is headquartered in the small town of Wylie, TX and is looking to hire an Industrial Automation Controls Engineer. Joining the Cates team is both challenging and rewarding. You will become an important member of a very talented and dynamic team within our industry.
Why Us?
Fun Atmosphere: Enjoy a workplace where creativity thrives and every day brings new challenges and rewards.
Family-Friendly: We are a company with strong principles and a family-based culture. You'll find a supportive atmosphere where teamwork thrives.
Cutting-Edge Projects: Be at the forefront of innovation in controls engineering with projects that push the boundaries of what's possible.
Travel Opportunities: Explore new places and cultures as part of your role - because learning happens both in and out of the office.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and manage project deliverables to a schedule, independently or within a team.
Conscientious team player with excellent communications skills and the desire to build long term win-win relationships.
Design, program, document, test, and validate control systems.
Will perform on-site startup, commissioning, validation, support, and training.
Demonstrate strong verbal and written communications with colleagues, management, and customers.
Ability to adapt to changing requirements, think strategically, solve problems, and develop confidence with the team and customers.
Ability to understand customers' goals and work in partnership with all stakeholders to design solutions.
Work and succeed in a fast-paced environment with frequent changes on multiple projects.
Identify changes in scope and notify the project team accordingly.
Provide input and resolve issues during the sales cycle, estimating, and fabrication processes.
This position will require about 50% travel, both domestic and international.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent Automation experience
Heavy motion controls and Servo Controls experience
3+ Years of Experience with Industrial Automation
PLC programming, including creating from scratch:
Rockwell Logix family most helpful
Other brands (Siemens, Omron, GE, Modicon, etc.) helpful
Safety programming in the PLC is a plus
HMI/OIT programming, in any of the following:
Wonderware ArchestrA/System Platform/InTouch
Inductive Automation's Ignition
Rockwell FactoryTalk View ME or SE
On-site IO and panel testing, set-up, troubleshooting, and drawings:
IO check-out and motor direction testing (and reversal)
VFD Setup and communications (Rockwell, Yaskawa, ABB, Mitsubishi, etc.)
Ability to read and mark-up electrical panel and network drawings
PLC-PLC, PLC-IO, PLC-VFD, and other communications
Panel and wiring troubleshooting skills are a plus
Leadership abilities are a plus
High skill level with documentation (Functional descriptions, SOP, test plans, proposals) and MS Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Word)
Understanding and working with P&IDs and Process Flow Diagrams
Database and other programming languages are not required but helpful:
SQL (MS, MySQL, PostGres, SQLite)
Web programming ( .Net , HTML, JavaScript, PHP, Jinja, Bootstrap, etc.)
Other programming (Python, C++, C#, Java, etc.)
While on-site, we are required to work in industrial environments, so applicants must be able to do all of the following activities easily and continually. Not all of these occur every day on every project, but often:
Occasionally, extended hours and work over weekends and/or holidays will be necessary.
Have daily safety meetings to review plant or company-specific requirements and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Climb under equipment to check/calibrate/test sensors and wiring
Climb up step ladders and/or extension ladders
Ride in scissor or others lifts with a harness (sometimes 30-40 feet)
Lift objects up to 50lbs
Climb stairs
Carry tools, meters (can use a toolbelt), and use tools regularly
Deal with some heights
Work in sub-optimal conditions like heat and cold (many times the plant building is not complete)
Valid driver's license
Knowledge of standards and guidelines:
NEC, UL 508A and other applicable regulations
Knowledge of OSHA is a plus
Perks & Benefits:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Company-sponsored events for team building and morale.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're passionate about automation and eager to take on new challenges, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of industrial automation while enjoying the excitement of travel and the satisfaction of making a difference for our clients.
Come grow with us - together, we'll engineer a brighter future.
www.cates.com
Salary Description
$80,000 - $110,000