PlayCore · 9 hours ago
Controls Engineer - The Fountain People
San Marcos, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPlayCore is a company that specializes in creating engaging play experiences. They are seeking a Controls Engineer to collaborate with sales and engineering teams to design and enhance control systems for fountains and aquatic structures, ensuring functionality and compliance with standards.
CommunitiesEducationRecreation
Responsibilities
Work with sales, engineering, and client to understand their fountain, aquatic playground and water park control requirements and standards
Design new systems, upgrade and add-on to existing systems
Develop P&ID drawings and instrumentation specifications
Develop hardware design and control I/O drawings
Design PLC and HMI based systems
Develop detailed functional specification document for programming purposes
Develop system configuration and interface design document
Prepare testing procedures and functional acceptance test documents
Experience and expertise to install and commission a broad array of OEM equipment and systems to bring together a fully integrated system
Range of skills that translates well into the component and system level upgrades of older systems required to maintain a competitive edge in today’s market
Proficient with PLC ladder logic programming using Rockwell Automation, Automation Direct, and Siemens
Proficient in implementing HMI software from Rockwell Automation, Automation Direct, and Delta as primary components of supervisory control and information systems
Data logging and Alarm management systems
SMS alert system from the unmanned control systems
Serial (RS-485) and Ethernet network design
Familiarity with design and implementation of Ethernet IP, Device Net, and Modbus networks
Familiarity with design and implementation DMX/RDM, ArtNet, MA-Net, and sACN networks for Show Control
Establish bidirectional communication across multiple networks and hardware platforms
On-site startup and commissioning services for OEM equipment
Site acceptance test development for new and/or reconditioned equipment
Perform complete audit of control systems
Suggest areas to add automation to reduce maintenance requirements and improve productivity
Provide modifications/improvements needed to reduce equipment downtime
Provide recommendations to make control systems robust
Other duties may be assigned by Manager and/or Supervisor
Qualification
Required
Work with sales, engineering, and client to understand their fountain, aquatic playground and water park control requirements and standards
Design new systems, upgrade and add-on to existing systems
Develop P&ID drawings and instrumentation specifications
Develop hardware design and control I/O drawings
Design PLC and HMI based systems
Develop detailed functional specification document for programming purposes
Develop system configuration and interface design document
Prepare testing procedures and functional acceptance test documents
Experience and expertise to install and commission a broad array of OEM equipment and systems to bring together a fully integrated system
Range of skills that translates well into the component and system level upgrades of older systems required to maintain a competitive edge in today's market
Proficient with PLC ladder logic programming using Rockwell Automation, Automation Direct, and Siemens
Proficient in implementing HMI software from Rockwell Automation, Automation Direct, and Delta as primary components of supervisory control and information systems
Data logging and Alarm management systems
SMS alert system from the unmanned control systems
Serial (RS-485) and Ethernet network design
Familiarity with design and implementation of Ethernet IP, Device Net, and Modbus networks
Familiarity with design and implementation DMX/RDM, ArtNet, MA-Net, and sACN networks for Show Control
Establish bidirectional communication across multiple networks and hardware platforms
On-site startup and commissioning services for OEM equipment
Site acceptance test development for new and/or reconditioned equipment
Perform complete audit of control systems
Suggest areas to add automation to reduce maintenance requirements and improve productivity
Provide modifications/improvements needed to reduce equipment downtime
Provide recommendations to make control systems robust
Other duties may be assigned by Manager and/or Supervisor
Five to ten years' experience in controls engineering or related industry
Knowledge of applicable codes related to electrical engineering, NEC, UL, and other code requirements
Proficient in design and programming software – AutoCAD, Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, Rockwell or similar
PLC and HMI experience programming ABB, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Automation Direct
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in electrical controls engineering from an accredited school preferred
Licensed as a professional engineer – nice to have
Company
PlayCore
PlayCore helps build stronger communities around the world by advancing play through research, programs, and partnerships.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Irving Place Capital
2017-10-03Acquired
2007-02-22Private Equity
Leadership Team
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President & CEO
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SVP of Marketing & Brand Strategy
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