Sr. Engineer - Controls and Instrumentation
95,000 – 125,000 • yearly
NPAworldwide Recruitment Network
Job Description
Job description:
Job SummaryOur client, a leading manufacturer of highly reliable and efficient industrial equipment (pumps, compressors, etc.), is looking for a Sr. Engineer to work on Controls and Instrumentation development.
This is a company that's thriving, despite economic conditions, because they've shown themselves to be a reliable team that works on the industry's most challenging (and rewarding) projects. They've won numerous state and industry awards, offering excellent long-term stability and growth.
Responsibilities of Sr. Engineer - Controls and Instrumentation
- Study project and customer specification documents and develop control package accordingly.
- Maintain product safety in all designs.
- Performs system specification, design, architecture, and development for Control Systems (Siemens and Rockwell PLC based) and machinery monitoring systems such as Bently Nevada.
- Develop procedures, manuals, and other documentation for projects or internal use.
- Generation of PLC Code, Bill of Materials, One-Line Drawings, Wire Lists, Schematics, Control narrative, Cause and Effect matrix and all associated controls documentation.
- Prepare Factory Acceptance Test procedure and completing the test at our facility. Repeat for customer witness.
- Perform basic design and troubleshooting of communications networks and wiring for Ethernet, Modbus and fieldbus.
- Specification of process valves and instrumentation associated with performance and anti-surge controllers.
- Follow local and international regulatory codes.
- Prepares and reviews skid electrical installation and needed BOM.
- Effectively plan, schedule, manage and report on multiple projects with various deadlines and responsibility levels.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- 8+ years of related experience in electrical controls development
- In-depth experience in PLC and HMI programming (Rockwell / Siemens). This can include advanced maintenance work.
- Understanding of all aspects of automation including: PLC, DCS, SCADA/HMI, SIS, Electrical Design, Instrumentation Design and Industrial IT.
- Basic understanding of hazardous area electrical classification and knowledge of NEC, IEC and other international requirements.
- Familiar with AutoCAD and drafting software
- Familiar with MCC circuitry, VFDs and soft starters.
- Familiarity with the following is a plus:
- Rotating machinery such as pumps and compressors
- Industrial communication protocols
- Oil, Gas and Petrochemical process systems - Solid communication skills, with the ability to be forward-facing with clients
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
This is a company that's thriving, despite economic conditions, because they've shown themselves to be a reliable team that works on the industry's most challenging (and rewarding) projects. They've won numerous state and industry awards, offering excellent long-term stability and growth.
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : 95000
Salary Max : 125000
Currency Type : US Dollars