PLC Controls Engineer

Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Controls Engineer to join our team in Alpharetta, GA! We offer full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you're looking to grow your technical career within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 500 company - let's talk!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design, develop and build, Low and Medium voltage switchgear for generator paralleling applications.

Interpret customer specifications and drawings, and apply them while considering industry regulations and NEC, UL 508, UL 891,UL 1558, UL MV, CSA 22-2, and ANSI requirements.

Create bill of materials in ERP system.

Provide direction to purchasing and procurement.

Support production during equipment manufacturing.

Write and validate PLC code for generator control systems, interfacing with various communication protocols.

Execute and support the design, test, manufacture, and commissioning of low and medium voltage switchgear that controls multiple generators which parallel to one or more utility sources.

Provide direction to CAD designers to create wiring and assembly drawings for generator paralleling switchgear controls.

Interact with internal and external customers, accomplishing project milestones.

Create bill of materials for generator paralleling switchgear controls in ERP system.

Create PLC programs for control of generator paralleling switchgear.

Execute multiple projects simultaneously.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Associate’s degree in engineering, electrical, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering with 5+ years’ experience.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electrical, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering with 3-5 years’ experience.

Master’s degree with 3+ years’ experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Ability to create PLC programs using one of the IEC 61131 PLC Programming languages i.e. Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text or any other PLC programming language.

Ability to design, test, and commission control systems. i.e. systems with different PLC controllers in the same system, experience interfacing, designing controls with different manufacturers.

Ability to develop control software utilizing various PLC platforms. Expert knowledge on at least one of the following PLC platforms. Schneider Momentum, M340, M580, AB Control, Compact Logix, Woodward MSLC, DSLC, Easy Gen, and LS5 Architecture.

Ability to interpret customer specifications and drawings and apply them to design platform while considering industry regulations and requirements.

Ability to customize PLC software and hardware templates.

DESIRED SKILLS:

Understand in detail the applicable NEC, UL 508, UL 891, UL 1558, UL MV, CSA 22-2, and ANSI requirements and their applications in switchgear controls.

Understand protective relays, their functions associated with Generator, and Utility protection applications.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Excellent business and commercial skills.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Attention to detail skills.

SOFT SKILLS REQUIRED:

Understand the design philosophy, operation, and control of complex PLC based systems.

Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.

Expert ability to work independently and manage one’s time.

Expert leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

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