Senior Controls Engineer - Randstad USA

job summary:

We are looking for performance-driven, innovative engineers who understand the importance of collaboration and customer focus, who understand the importance of automation standardization and help build world-class laboratories to mature technologies before transitioning to the factory floor through internal and external partnerships. We are committed to a high level of investment in our capabilities to build world-class facilities and attract talent globally. . This resource will be responsible for defining Controls Hardware and supporting PLC, HMI and SCADA standards for automation equipment, as well as standards for how to integrate with other systems.

 
location: Davidson, North Carolina
job type: Permanent
salary: $155,000 - 170,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:

- Minimum 10 years of experience in Controls Systems

- Design of complete electrical control systems for automated solutions incorporating all required safety devices to meet current legislation including component specification and selection

- Minimum of 5 years' experience on control panel design, preparing schematics and understanding pneumatics, hydraulic & safety systems

- Hands-on experience designing and commissioning automated controls systems

- Create and/or review detailed documentation of electrical components, including detailed specification drawings and application specification documents

- Develop and Debug machine control programs for PLC/HMI/Motion Control and interfaces to Robots/Vision systems

- Experience in developing SCADA/HMI systems with AB and Ignition for assembly line automation

- Experience in developing GUIs for assembly lines, conveyors and process Automation

- Experience in programming of AB PLC systems using Ladder Logic

- Hands-on experience with distributed IO systems interfacing with Remote IO Modules, field devices like Drive systems and Robots, Nut-runners, Sensors, PID's and other analog instruments with PLC and SCADA systems

- Hands-on experience on systems like pick & place, servo/hydraulic press machines, conveyor handling, packaging, and robot welding

- Knowledge of Databases like Oracle, SQL Server and MySQL and experience writing SQL queries to select, insert and update records from SCADA

- Knowledge of Tag Handling, Tag Historian, Alarms and Events

- Knowledge of communication protocols such as Serial, Ethernet, ASI & EtherCAT

- Knowledge on IOT, MQTT, Industry 4.0 technologies, Robot Programming, Vision Systems will be an added advantage

- Exposure to latest OPC UA technologies, and data exchange between OPC, PLC & SCADA

- Managing budget, schedule, resources & project risks

- Good verbal and written communication skills

- Able to work in a team-based environment with global collaboration

- Must be an individual contributor for project delivery

- Mentoring the team for timely delivery with superior quality

The essential functions of this role include:

working in a smoke free environment 
qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 10 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors

 
skills:

Controls (10 years of experience is preferred)

rockwell automation

PLC (9 years of experience is preferred)

Robotics (7 years of experience is preferred)

Automation (8 years of experience is preferred)

SCADA (8 years of experience is preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.