Controls Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Synectics Inc.
Location: Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Description:
Responsibilities
Qualifications :
- Design switchgear control systems for low and medium voltage (i.e. 480V to 38kV) applications.
- Perform specification reviews and compliance project take offs.
- Develop electrical drawings, submittals, and sequence of operation documentation.
- Program and configure PLCs (Siemens & Fanuc) for automated control systems.
- Develop SCADA and HMI systems using Siemens WinCC and Wonderware InTouch.
- Configure, program, and test protection relays, power meters, and circuit breakers.
- Perform diagnostic and maintenance on PLCs, multifunction relays, HMIs, and protection systems.
- Develop and adhere to project schedules, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Train customers and internal personnel on control system operations.
- Support various locations and assist in day-to-day operations.
- Maintain compliance with OSHA and NFPA 70E safety standards.
- Follow all customer site safety rules and regulations.
- Maintain professionalism and respectful interaction with co-workers and customers.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent technical experience.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in switchgear design, control system engineering, and power distribution.
- Hands-on experience with PLC programming, SCADA systems, and relay protection.
- Previous experience with construction job site safety procedures.
- Proficiency in designing and implementing switchgear control systems.
- Expertise in PLC programming (Siemens & Fanuc) and SCADA/HMI development.
- Experienced in network communication protocols.
- Strong understanding of protection relays, electrical schematics, and industrial networking.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership qualities.
- Ability to pass background checks and comply with drug-free workplace policies.
- Familiarity with NetSuite ERP system is a plus.
- Approximately 10% of travel is required.
- Travel to various customer sites and manufacturer locations.
- Weekend and off-hours work required when needed.
- Provide on-call services when needed.
- Out-of-area extended travel arrangements provided
- Expenses related to travel and meals while traveling covered at cost.