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RoviSys · 16 hours ago

Lead Controls/Drives Engineer

Aurora, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

RoviSys is a company focused on providing control system solutions. The Lead Controls/Drives Engineer will work directly with customers and the RoviSys team to define functional requirements and design, configure, and commission control systems and software programs for various drive applications.

CommercialIndustrial Automation

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead teams of engineers and technicians to provide control system solutions

Work in team environment with engineers and designers from RoviSys, partners and clients to provide state of the art Control Systems to improve efficiency, product quality, and profitability of process manufacturing

Utilize engineering and industry knowledge to analyze customer’s drives, control systems and critical processes

Utilize a variety of test equipment to start-up, commission and repair Drives and Control equipment, such as, but not limited to: analog and digital, LV / MV AC / DC, standalone and coordinated drive systems as well as PLC

Controllers in Steel, Paper, Chemical and other heavy industries

Define and implement programmable logic controller (PLC) & distributed control system (DCS) configurations

Testing and on-site commissioning and qualification of control systems

Mentor less experienced engineers

Develop engineering standards to improve efficiency and accuracy of project execution

Provide technical sales support to RoviSys business development team

Qualification

Control system designPLC programmingDCS configurationField engineering experienceElectrical design fundamentalsVariable Speed DrivesTechnical sales supportCommunication skillsProject managementTeam leadership

Required

5-7 years of experience in automation or related field

Demonstrates the ability to perform technical and managerial responsibilities

Communicate effectively and professionally with both customers and colleagues to present new ideas, accomplish challenging goals, and solve problems

Ability to guide a project with little supervision and guidance

Proven track record of managing small projects from start to finish

Ability to author proposals, change orders for new and repeat business through relationships

Thorough understanding of control system design and coding

Self-motivated, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working with people

Hands-on experience with current PLC or DCS platforms

Preferred

B.S. in Electrical, Computer, or Chemical Engineering or Engineering Technology

Electrical design fundamentals

Minimum of 5 years of field engineering experience installing, troubleshooting and maintaining coordinated drives and controls equipment including - Allen Bradley, ABB, Siemens, GE / TMEIC, Toshiba, etc

Minimum of 5 years of field design experience working with drives and controls equipment

Good understanding of both DC and AC drives and control methodology and Variable Speed Drives and PLC and DCS interfaces

Programming and Application knowledge in Steel Rolling and Processing (Gauge & Tension Control, Hot Mill, Cold Mill, Galvanizing Lines, Pickling Lines, Tension Leveling Lines)

Background in programming and troubleshooting PLC's / Drives and understanding of key communication protocols (DLAN, ISBUS, ProfiBus, BacNet, etc.)

Good understanding of Electrical Power Distribution as it relates to VSD operability and reliability

Awareness of process safety and good documentation practices

Benefits

Performance Bonuses: Bonus structure designed to reward results

Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments

Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match

Time Off: Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, and unlimited personal time

Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support

Company

RoviSys

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RoviSys is an industrial automation company providing control system integration services.

Founded in 1989

Aurora, Ohio, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://rovisys.com

H1B Sponsorship

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