Senior Controls Engineer (Emulate3D exp)

Job Description

Controls Engineer

Greenville, SC 29615 (Remote is possible)

Experience level:: 5+ years

Domain: Warehouse Automation/Distribution Center

Fulltime with Quest Global

Key Responsibilities:

The CS Senior Controls Engineer supports installations and commissioning of material distribution systems both new and retrofit. Provides a high-level understanding and knowledge of all aspects of assigned projects and associated software. Supports onsite installation teams with in-depth knowledge of equipment, technologies, and system software. Oversees multiple controls projects simultaneously, focusing on ensuring individual project teams are applying the correct engineering principles and concepts.

Core Task:

Provide remote and onsite support of high level and complex automation systems

Assist in developing and maintaining a standardized code set that can be used across multiple implementations

Responsible for application engineering of HMI, VFD, and PLC systems for fully automated warehouse systems

Oversee the development of multiple controls projects simultaneously, ensuring all projects are on track financially and for an on-time deployment

Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to design and quote automation systems and system improvements

Develop system documentation and provide documented PLC code for internal resources and external customers

Responsible for scratch development of PLC, VFD, and HMI programs

Lead multiple on-site project teams throughout the installation of a project to a successful implementation

Educational / Professional Qualifications

Essential

BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science /or equivalent experience in the field of electrical/controls engineering

Desirable

MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Siemens or Allen Bradley programming certifications

Necessary Experience

Essential

5+ years industrial experience

Extensive experience with Siemens Step 7 Classic, TIA Portal, and Rockwell programming software

Extensive experience with PLC programming languages such as ladder, FBD, STL, and SCL

Prior experience leading controls teams on new or retrofit projects

Knowledgeable on PLC and HMI programming best practices

Application knowledge of warehouse distribution systems (pallet or tote conveyor, storage and retrieval machines, monorail systems, etc)

Desirable

Siemens Certified Programmer - SIMATIC S7 with STEP7 v5

Siemens Certified Programmer - SIMATIC S7 with TIA Portal

Experience with Industrial Ethernet and modern field buses (PROFIBUS, ASi, DeviceNET, etc),

Experience with the following VFD OEMs: SEW, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider, or Kuka

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Essential

Practical experience of electrical / controls engineering & electrical installations

Ability to creates controls designs from scratch as well as debug existing PLC code complex issues

Excellent word processing and spreadsheet skills

Shows ownership and pride in craftsmanship/projects

Knowledge of electrical/mechanical standard and best practices

Familiarity mentoring junior members

Desirable

EPLAN or AutoCAD-E familiarity or experience

Experience with industrial Wireless networks, protocols, and devices

Travel:

Travel as required to support projects, including weekends and potentially holidaysCompany Description

We are Quest Global. We’re in the business of engineering, but what we’re really building is a brighter future. It’s not just what we do, but why we do it that makes us different. We believe engineering has the unique opportunity to solve the problems of today that stand in the way of tomorrow. For 27 years, we have strived to be the most trusted partner for the world’s hardest engineering problems. As a global organization headquartered in Singapore, we live and work in 17 countries, with 56 global delivery centers, driven by 18,000+ extraordinary employees who make the impossible possible every day.

Quest Global brings deep industry knowledge and digital expertise to deliver E2E global product engineering services. We bring together technologies and industries alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most important and large-scale challenges across the Aerospace & Defense, Auto

Full-time