Controls Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Depatie Fluid Power Company
Location: Benicia, CA 94510
Description:
The Controls Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and installation of control systems for industrial environments. This role requires a solid understanding of industrial processes, control systems, and data communications. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, control engineers, and project managers, to develop control systems tailored to client needs.
Requirements
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Benefits:
Salary: $85,000 - $135,000
Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Ability to read electrical schematics, P&ID's, and network diagrams.
- Identify control system components and develop a Bill of Materials to meet project requirements.
- Develop panel layout drawings and electrical schematics.
- Assist with design and development of software for industrial control systems
- Specify process instrumentation.
- Test and debug software solutions in simulated and live industrial environments to ensure stability, reliability, and performance.
- Install, commission, and maintain control systems in client facilities.
- Complete projects within a budget and maintain high customer satisfaction.
- Consistently and reliably support Lead and Senior Engineers on project work.
- Consistently and reliably communicate status updates on assigned tasks to team members, project managers, and customers.
- Acknowledge communications within 4 business hours.
- Spend at least 85% of working hours on billable work.
- Write clear documentation for customers and team members.
- Participate in client meetings to understand requirements and provide technical insights and recommendations.
- Pursue skills and/or certifications on mainstream platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, Beckhoff, Ignition, AVEVA, and GE.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 0-5 years of experience in PLC programming, HMI programming, SCADA systems, VFDs, motion control and control panel design.
- Knowledge of, or interest in, industrial processes, mechanical systems, and manufacturing equipment.
- Understanding of networking and communication protocols, e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profinet, IO-Link, DeviceNet
- Basic working knowledge of AutoCAD.
- Strong communication (oral, written, and listening) and collaboration skills.
- Possesses problem-solving and troubleshooting skills and aptitude with researching unfamiliar topics
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail, ability to spot and correct errors, and commitment to high-quality work.
- Willingness to travel to client sites for system installation and commissioning.
- Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours as required by clients' needs.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
Salary: $85,000 - $135,000