Controls Engineer III at Optime-Tech LLC
Columbus, IN 47201
About the Job
Title: Controls Engineer III
Location : Columbus, IN ( On Site Only)
Duration : 12+ Months Contract
Description:
Hours: Regular schedule, 8 hrs/day, 5 days/week
Top 3 to 5 ‘Must Have’ skills and experiences:
1. Industrial Automation & Control Systems Experience:
• Identification of machine controllers, architecture, programming and configuring control systems and integration of Robots, Cobots, IMR’s and AGV with IIoT platform.
2. In-depth knowledge of IIoT Communication Protocols and Standards:
3. Networking & IT Skills:
4. IIoT Platform & Solutions expertise (I4.0)
5. Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex communication issues between machines, PLCs, and IIoT systems & Ability to perform root cause analysis for network or connectivity failures.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic engineering, control systems engineering, automation or instrumentation, mechatronics, computer science, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 5-6 years of experience in industrial automation, IIoT systems, PLC programming, and IoT integrations.
Required Skill Sets for Control Engineer
1. Industrial Automation & Control Systems:
• Identification of machine controllers (Allen Bradley, Rockwell, Beckhoff, Rexroth) and options to select the protocols and compatible OT hardware (Network translator, Gateways, Aggregators, Extension cards) for integrating IIoT applications.
• Understanding of controls architecture and ISA- 95 architecture.
• Able to document the AS-IS Process and TO- BE for controls implementation.
• Strong skills in creating technical documentation, including system designs, integration plans, and user manuals for IIoT systems.
• Expertise in programming and configuring multiple control systems like Siemens PLCs (TIA Portal), Allen-Bradley PLCs, Mazak CNC controllers, and Fanuc controllers.
• Experience with integrations of machine controllers to IIOT systems and different levels of the automation stack
• Ability to manage IIoT projects from planning through implementation, ensuring milestones and timelines are met.
• Knowledge of integration of tightening tools controllers like Atlas Copco, DC tools, Desouter etc. with IIoT platform.
• Knowledge of integration of Robots, Cobots, IMR’s and AGV with IIoT platform.
2. IIoT Communication Protocols and Standards:
• In-depth knowledge of industrial communication standards and protocols such as OPC UA/DA, MQTT, REST API, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus. Awareness of Device NET, Modbus TCP/IP.
• Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting OPC Servers like Kepware for data exchange between machines and IIoT platforms.
3. Networking & IT Skills:
• Strong knowledge of industrial networking protocols such as Ethernet/IP, and fieldbus.
• Knowledge of IP configuration, routing, VLANs, and network security practices to ensure secure IIoT systems.
4. IIoT Platform:
• Expertise in Industry 4.0 (e.g., IIOT solutions, data analytics) and experience driving digital transformation programs.
• In Depth knowledge and experience with multiple levels of the automation stack
• Knowledge on data analytics platforms like Power BI, AI and ML technologies.
5. Troubleshooting & Problem Solving:
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex communication issues between machines, PLCs, and IIoT systems.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis for network or connectivity failures.
• Collaborate with CFT team for trouble shooting the IIoT deployment problems.
Academic Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic engineering, control systems engineering, automation or instrumentation, mechatronics, computer science, or a related field.
Experience:
Minimum of 5-6 years of experience in industrial automation, IIoT systems, PLC programming, and IoT integrations.
• Expertise in data governance principles, data management, and regulatory compliance including knowledge of data governance frameworks and industry standards for data management.
• Experience in cross-functional roles and stakeholders management.
• Experience driving change management in large scale organizations.
Location : Columbus, IN ( On Site Only)
Duration : 12+ Months Contract
Description:
Hours: Regular schedule, 8 hrs/day, 5 days/week
Top 3 to 5 ‘Must Have’ skills and experiences:
1. Industrial Automation & Control Systems Experience:
• Identification of machine controllers, architecture, programming and configuring control systems and integration of Robots, Cobots, IMR’s and AGV with IIoT platform.
2. In-depth knowledge of IIoT Communication Protocols and Standards:
3. Networking & IT Skills:
4. IIoT Platform & Solutions expertise (I4.0)
5. Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex communication issues between machines, PLCs, and IIoT systems & Ability to perform root cause analysis for network or connectivity failures.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic engineering, control systems engineering, automation or instrumentation, mechatronics, computer science, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 5-6 years of experience in industrial automation, IIoT systems, PLC programming, and IoT integrations.
Required Skill Sets for Control Engineer
1. Industrial Automation & Control Systems:
• Identification of machine controllers (Allen Bradley, Rockwell, Beckhoff, Rexroth) and options to select the protocols and compatible OT hardware (Network translator, Gateways, Aggregators, Extension cards) for integrating IIoT applications.
• Understanding of controls architecture and ISA- 95 architecture.
• Able to document the AS-IS Process and TO- BE for controls implementation.
• Strong skills in creating technical documentation, including system designs, integration plans, and user manuals for IIoT systems.
• Expertise in programming and configuring multiple control systems like Siemens PLCs (TIA Portal), Allen-Bradley PLCs, Mazak CNC controllers, and Fanuc controllers.
• Experience with integrations of machine controllers to IIOT systems and different levels of the automation stack
• Ability to manage IIoT projects from planning through implementation, ensuring milestones and timelines are met.
• Knowledge of integration of tightening tools controllers like Atlas Copco, DC tools, Desouter etc. with IIoT platform.
• Knowledge of integration of Robots, Cobots, IMR’s and AGV with IIoT platform.
2. IIoT Communication Protocols and Standards:
• In-depth knowledge of industrial communication standards and protocols such as OPC UA/DA, MQTT, REST API, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus. Awareness of Device NET, Modbus TCP/IP.
• Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting OPC Servers like Kepware for data exchange between machines and IIoT platforms.
3. Networking & IT Skills:
• Strong knowledge of industrial networking protocols such as Ethernet/IP, and fieldbus.
• Knowledge of IP configuration, routing, VLANs, and network security practices to ensure secure IIoT systems.
4. IIoT Platform:
• Expertise in Industry 4.0 (e.g., IIOT solutions, data analytics) and experience driving digital transformation programs.
• In Depth knowledge and experience with multiple levels of the automation stack
• Knowledge on data analytics platforms like Power BI, AI and ML technologies.
5. Troubleshooting & Problem Solving:
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex communication issues between machines, PLCs, and IIoT systems.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis for network or connectivity failures.
• Collaborate with CFT team for trouble shooting the IIoT deployment problems.
Academic Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic engineering, control systems engineering, automation or instrumentation, mechatronics, computer science, or a related field.
Experience:
Minimum of 5-6 years of experience in industrial automation, IIoT systems, PLC programming, and IoT integrations.
• Expertise in data governance principles, data management, and regulatory compliance including knowledge of data governance frameworks and industry standards for data management.
• Experience in cross-functional roles and stakeholders management.
• Experience driving change management in large scale organizations.
Salary
40 - 48 /hour