Logical Systems LLC

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Must be fluent in Mandarin Control Systems Engineers analyze user requirements and the design of process and/or mechanical equipment to design automation systems that control the process or machine in the desired manner. The engineer uses knowledge and experience in instrumentation, control valves, Motors/VFDs, control system electrical design, and PLC/DCS programming to deliver an automation system that meets the user's needs utilizing the minimum essential design. Control Systems Engineers demonstrate: • High integrity • A willingness to go beyond the ordinary to meet and exceed client expectations • A desire for continual challenge and development, and excellent written and verbal communication skills Reports To: Operations Director JOB QUALIFICATIONS Roles and responsibilities for this job may include but are not limited to: • Develop control specification (control narratives) documentation based on User Requirements • Participates in initial feasibility studies for proposed projects, resulting in a feasibility-level cost estimate and supporting documentation for the project • Mark-up Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for instrumentation and controls related changes and review drawings from the drafting team • Design low-voltage (up to 480V) electrical controls drawings, panel drawings, loop sheets, I/O drawings, and network drawings and review drawings from the drafting team • Develop programs for Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and/or oversee the program development done by others • Human-Machine Interface (HMI) development and SCADA configuration • Historian configuration • Execute testing plans for DCS and PLC programs to effectively test all aspects of a new program or program changes • Simulate the DCS/PLC program and test the system using the testing plan • Oversee electrical controls construction at the client's site and verify that the system is being installed as designed - provide technical support to the construction effort • Perform I/O checkout on the installed control system and document the checkout results • Provide post-commissioning support to the client's operations, engineering, and maintenance personnel • Travel to the client's site as required Required Experience • Degreed in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar), Computer Science, or similar scientific / technical field Ideal Experience • 3-5 years of experience in a similar engineering role • At least 3-5 years' experience with one or more of the following platforms: • Allen Bradley PLC5, SLC500, MicroLogix, ControlLogix • Siemens S7, PCS7 • Emerson DeltaV, Ovation, Provox • Novatech D/3 • Honeywell Experion • Foxboro I/A • HMI/SCADA configuration experience with one or more of the following platforms: • Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation • Inductive Automation • Wonderware • Siemens • iFix • Iconics • Historian and/or data analytics experience with one or more of the following platforms: • OSIsoft PI • PTC Thingworx • Inductive Automation Ignition • Aspentech • Rockwell Automation • Siemens • Wonderware • Experience in the application of instrumentation, control valves, motors, VFDs and coordinated drive systems • Current working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) with the ability to locate solutions to code questions • Certified professional engineer • Some experience in electrical design of Electrical Panels, I/O systems, Motor/VFD/Motion/Robotic Controls, and Ethernet-based networks • Field experience troubleshooting electrical controls problems in an industrial environment • Industry experience in Food and Beverage, Chemical, Pharma, Semiconductor, Water & Wastewater, Refining, Pulp and Paper, Oil/Gas Pipeline, Power Generation, Electrical Transmission & Distribution, Material Handling, or Packaging