Job Title: Automation and Controls Engineer

Job Description

Work collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers, purchasers, and other internal staff. Engage in the start-up of microprocessor-based control components including PLC and DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, transducers, and associated components. Understand construction schedules and manage QA/QC checklists and commissioning logs. Interpret Sequence of Operations (SOO) and apply to program logic. Read and write code in ladder logic, structured text, and function block programming. Mentor and oversee Automation Technician I and IIs. Lead medium to large size projects. Perform point-to-point checkout of wiring and components for proper grounding, polarity, communication, and power. Set up and calibrate input and output devices such as temperature sensors and pressure transducers. Upload, download, and modify control software and programs. Perform networking functions such as setting up IP addresses, subnet masks, MAC addresses, and instance numbers. Create and troubleshoot automation networks and communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design engineers, operation engineers, purchasers, and other internal staff
• Start-up of microprocessor-based control components including PLC and DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, transducers, and associated components
• Understand construction schedules and manage QA/QC checklists and commissioning logs
• Interpret Sequence of Operations (SOO) and apply to program logic
• Read and write code in ladder logic, structured text, and function block programming
• Mentor and oversee Automation Technician I and IIs
• Lead medium to large size projects
• Perform point-to-point checkout of wiring and components for proper grounding, polarity, communication, and power
• Set up and calibrate input and output devices such as temperature sensors and pressure transducers
• Upload, download, and modify control software and programs
• Perform networking functions such as setting up IP addresses, subnet masks, MAC addresses, and instance numbers
• Create and troubleshoot automation networks and communication protocols
• Identify and troubleshoot complex Automation HVAC and Electrical systems including psychometrics, refrigeration, building pressure controls, life safety systems, EPMS, process controls, steam heating, humidification and de-humidification, and central heating and cooling systems
• Map control points into supervisory controller and add alarms and history extensions to supervisory controller points
• Map control points into graphical front end and link points to graphics
• Create Automation System graphics and dashboards

Essential Skills

• PLC programming
• Electrical engineering
• Controls engineering
• Direct digital controls
• Building automation
• Four (4) to Seven (7) years of automation related field experience
• Associate degree in Electronic, Technology, or Automation related field or equivalent on the job experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with electronic multimeter
• Magnehelic
• RS-485 and RS-232 Serial Adapters
• Hand tools/light power tools
• Product manufacturer software
• AutoCAD Electric
• PLC Software (Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500, StudioLogix5000, or Modicon)
• HMI Software (Wonderware or FactoryTalk View)
• DDC Software (Schneider Electric Eco Struxure or Tridium Niagara)
• Ladders and lifts
• Oscilloscope
• Wireshark
• Computer systems: Windows, Linux, Command Line

Work Environment

On-site at the data center in north KC. The company offers an ESOP structure, great culture, and competitive benefits.