Controls Engineer

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Santa Ana, CA

12d

About The Position

As a Controls Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design, development, troubleshooting, and enhancement of process control systems within an industrial manufacturing plant. Your responsibilities encompass a wide range of activities, including engineering electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems, performing PLC/HMI hardware/software design and programming, and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory protocols.

Requirements

Strong understanding of PLC ladder logic, programming methods, and process related control systems. (Allen Bradley Micro Logix, RS Logix 500 and Control Logix Platforms)
Ability to design/enhance HMI applications.
Ability to examine complex electrical problems, identify source of problems, determine method for repair; plan and organize work; complete complex electrical tasks by using and understanding Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic drawings and schematics.
Knowledge of automation (PLC) and electrical system design, diagnosis and operation.
Knowledge of applicable Electrical Code.
Ability to operate various power, voltage and current measurement equipment via test instruments and hand tools.
Employee schedules vary based on each project and may require irregular or extended hours.
Able to communicate effectively with employees in a professional and friendly manner.
Able to work independently as a productive member of a team.
Will follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the function of the job under minimal supervision.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (Preferred)
5 to 8 years of experience in the electrical & controls engineering field
Demonstrated Control Systems competency.
Well versed in Microsoft office programs

Nice To Haves

Database programming skills a plus. (SCADA)
SQL Database knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

Design and troubleshoot process control systems.
Engineer, design and test electrical, instrumentation and automation systems associated with industrial manufacturing plant.
PLC/HMI hardware/software design, programming, and troubleshooting.
Develop and engineer electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and PLC logic.
Design and implement process network infrastructure (Ethernet, Device Net, Control Net, etc.).
Interface and communicate with vendors, process engineering, installation contractors and project management.
Specify and procure controls hardware and field instrumentation.
Compliance and enforcement of company, safety, environmental, governmental policies and regulations as they apply.
Understand and assist in application of company safety procedures, Lock & Tag, and Arc Flash.
Other duties as assigned