Senior Controls Engineer

Senior Control Systems Engineer

EOSYS is growing and looking to hire the best Senior Control Systems Engineers to join our talented team. Our engineers are some of the most talented and engaged engineers in the industry. As a leader in providing industrial automation and integration services, we offer stimulating, challenging projects across a wide variety of industries including Consumer Packaged Goods, Food and Beverage, Chemical, Automotive, Metals, Pulp & Paper and Power & Utilities. We work in small teams, build strong relationships with our colleagues and customers, and provide many opportunities for career development. For all these reasons and more, our Engineers have a strong sense of accomplishment and choose to call EOSYS home.

The Senior Control Systems Engineer position oversees and performs the design, programming, documentation, testing, and commissioning of control system projects. They also contribute to overall team performance by training/mentoring associates, providing technical assistance, and improving processes and standards.

This position operates under a hybrid work model based out of our Decatur, AL office. The role requires a regular, routine onsite presence for face-to-face collaboration, team meetings, and hands-on projects, combined with the flexibility of partial remote work. Additionally this position requires up to 30% travel to client sites regionally and throughout the continental US.

Responsibilities

Provide application/control systems design and development for systems of varying complexity

Develop and evaluate alternative system solutions that meet stated requirements

Modify program/system logic involving multiple systems and subsystems

Develop proficiency in several programming languages and control device networks for PLCs, PCs, or DCS systems

Interact with customers to gain an understanding of the business environment. Defines scope, plans and deliverables for assigned work

Work successfully in a matrix structure; focused strongly on customer service and personal growth

Travel up to 30%

Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience

7+ years work experience in industrial controls and system integration with a strong focus on software design and programming

Ability to handle multiple tasks, have excellent attention to detail and be willing and able to learn new technologies quickly

Material handling or process control design, development, and troubleshooting experience

Rockwell ControlLogix PLC Programming experience

Networking experience including - EtherNet/IP, ControlNet, and DeviceNet, Profibus, Profinet

Experience successfully interacting and working with customers at multiple levels of responsibility in a manufacturing or production environment

Willingness to work beyond core business hours, if necessary to minimize business interruption during planned or unplanned system modifications

Have solid verbal and written communication skill

Successful completion of drug screen and background check is required

Nice to Have

Experience with Rockwell, Siemens PLC's

Servo design, development, and troubleshooting experience of advanced motion control systems including multi-axis, coordinated axis applications is a plus. (Rockwell Kinetix experience is a plus)

Experience with HMI, WonderWare Intouch / App Server / System Platform, FT View SE or ME

Experience successfully managing projects with teams of 1 to 2 engineers

Experience successfully managing technical projects through the entire project cycle including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, commissioning, and closing phases

Familiar with common Project Management tools for managing budget, schedule, and scope of various size projects

Experience mentoring engineers on a technical level

Experience with vision systems

Physical Demands

General Office demands

Sitting at a desk or console for extended periods

Must be able to be fitted for Personal Protective Equipment for certain customers

Standing and walking on a concrete surface for extended periods

Kneeling periodically on concrete or padded surfaces

Lifting and carrying 25 lbs. or more

Walking/working in mezzanine (screen guard) area (20 – 25 ft. high, wire mesh floor)

Climbing a ladder or metal stairs to access mezzanine (screen guard) area

Work in wash-down locations with wet/slippery floors

Work Schedule

Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Must be able to travel and work extended hours

Work Environment

The work environment for this job is a combination of office and industrial setting with little exposure to inclement weather

Industrial environments vary and can include dusty, dirty, hot or wet conditions or in confined areas or other uncomfortable places

Considerable overnight travel is required

*Must be authorized to work in the United States. EOSYS is not currently accepting work visas.*

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