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📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
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Position: Senior Controls Engineer
Location: Greenville, SC
Duration: Long term contract
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
The CS Senior Controls Engineer supports installations and commissioning of material distribution systems both new and retrofit. Provides a high-level understanding and knowledge of all aspects of assigned projects and associated software. Supports onsite installation teams with in-depth knowledge of equipment, technologies, and system software. Oversees multiple controls projects simultaneously, focusing on ensuring individual project teams are applying the correct engineering principles and concepts.
Core Task
Provide remote and onsite support of high level and complex automation systemsAssist in developing and maintaining a standardized code set that can be used across multiple implementationsResponsible for application engineering of HMI, VFD, and PLC systems for fully automated warehouse systemsOversee the development of multiple controls projects simultaneously, ensuring all projects are on track financially and for an on-time deploymentCollaborate with engineering and sales teams to design and quote automation systems and system improvementsDevelop system documentation and provide documented PLC code for internal resources and external customersResponsible for scratch development of PLC, VFD, and HMI programsSubject matter expert in multiple Swisslog technologies and/or customers; able to support customers and junior members with this knowledgeLead multiple on-site project teams throughout the installation of a project to a successful implementation
Essential
Educational / Professional Qualifications
BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science /or equivalent experience in the field of electrical/controls engineering
Desirable
MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer ScienceSiemens or Allen Bradley programming certifications
Essential
Necessary Experience
10+ years industrial experience with sound knowledge of standard programming platformsExtensive experience with Siemens Step 7 Classic, TIA Portal, and Rockwell programming softwareExtensive experience with PLC programming languages such as ladder, FBD, STL, and SCLPrior experience leading controls teams on new or retrofit projectsKnowledgeable on PLC and HMI programming best practicesApplication knowledge of warehouse distribution systems (pallet or tote conveyor, storage and retrieval machines, monorail systems, etc)
Desirable
Siemens Certified Programmer - SIMATIC S7 with STEP7 v5Siemens Certified Programmer - SIMATIC S7 with TIA PortalExperience with Industrial Ethernet and modern field buses (PROFIBUS, ASi, DeviceNET, etc),Experience with the following VFD OEMs: SEW, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider, or Kuka
Essential
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Practical experience of electrical / controls engineering & electrical installationsAbility to creates controls designs from scratch as well as debug existing PLC code complex issuesExcellent word processing and spreadsheet skillsShows ownership and pride in craftsmanship/projectsKnowledge of electrical/mechanical standard and best practicesFamiliarity mentoring junior members
Desirable
EPLAN or AutoCAD-E familiarity or experienceExperience with industrial Wireless networks, protocols, and devices
Travel
Travel as required to support projects, including weekends and potentially holidays
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