HireMoxie · 10 hours ago
Senior Control Engineer
HireMoxie is currently seeking a Senior Controls Engineer (Ignition Specialist) based in Modesto, California. This role focuses on development work in an office environment and support at client sites, requiring excellent communication skills and the ability to mentor junior engineers.
Responsibilities
All team members need to strive for excellent communication skills; oral, written and listening
Discuss task/milestone/project successes, failures, roadblocks with your team
Let the team know of unexpected changes to the project and/or personal life schedule – as soon as you can. Text, phone, email – whatever it takes
Let the team know of unexpected changes to the scope of work
Provide daily updates on progress. Know your audience and cater your updates accordingly
Feedback – ask for it and provide it respectfully
Sharing/collaboration – share your time, your skills and the information you have gathered over the years. As a senior engineer, you will be expected to support/develop/lead/mentor junior engineers, drafter’s, shop personnel and new
Adaptability/flexibility – the controls systems integrator world is fast paced and changes regularly. Team members need to be able to change directions routinely
Problem solving/critical thinking – senior team members are key to solving problems whether they be technical or other
Qualification
Required
3-5 years' experience with Ignition development
Experience in Ignition 7.9 – 8.3
Variety of experience – i.e. PLC experience (primarily Allen Bradley), SQL databases, Python, Java, Process automation, Network IT/OT convergence
BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics engineering, Computer Science degree or 10+ years equivalent relevant industry experience
Expert in PLC/HMI programming and systems integration in industrial applications using various Allen-Bradley, GE and Siemens platforms
Strong competency in using Rockwell Automation products, WonderWare and Inductive Automation HMI/SCADA software
Must be able to read and generate P&ID's, flow diagrams and electrical schematics
Advanced knowledge of networking and communication protocols, such as but not limited to, EtherNet, Asi, Modbus, IO-Link, ControlNet and DeviceNet
Complete projects within budget
Have a working knowledge of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical and/or ePlan
Identify control system components and use a bill of materials to meet project requirements adhering to UL 508A, IEEE and NEC standards
Support and/or create project cost estimates
High level knowledge of process instrumentation
High level knowledge of programming and configuring Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
Excellent communication skills; oral, written and listening
High level knowledge of, or interest in, mechanical systems and manufacturing equipment
Must be able to work unsupervised and as part of a team as required
Flexibility when required to work outside of normal business hours as required by client's needs
General knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean DMV record
Preferred
Ignition Gold certified (strongly preferred)
Company
HireMoxie
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