ControlsEngineers work on a variety of projects delivering automation systems fordiverse industries. This position provides the opportunity to interact withclients to understand the automation requirements and transform them intoeffective control solutions. This is done using strong project executionmethodologies, established procedures and using good judgment in makingadaptations and modifications. This is a role that requires strongtechnical ability, communication skills, andestablish relationships with clients and vendors.

PrimaryResponsibilities:

This positionrequires the ability to deliver innovative automation solutions and designstandards either self-directed. The candidate musthave the ability to conceptualize, detail and implement control systems forindustrial processes and machinery that meet our customer’s requirements. Thisinvolves the development of a control system architecture, selecting thecomponents to be used, detailing schematic diagrams and system documentation,programming controllers (PLC, DCS, RTU), programming the process visualization(HMI/SCADA), developing databases for archiving/displaying historical systemdata and implementing/commissioning the control system at the client’sfacility. Knowledge of controller programming languages such as Ladder,Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text and others to achieve the desiredresults are strongly preferred. Also, having knowledge of standard programming languagessuch as VBA, .NET and SQL for the development of HMI/SCADA systems ispreferred.

For larger systems,experience with industrial networking used to connect control system componentsand instrumentation is preferred. The Controls Engineer would design, detailand implement a variety of fiber, wired and wireless systems using industrialprotocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.).

This position mayrequire the following project management responsibilities: developing projectexecution plans, work breakdown structures and associated budgets, taskprioritization and scheduling, time tracking and reporting,financial tracking and reporting, early problem identification, conflictmanagement/resolution, leading and supporting a team, and attending projectstatus meetings.Overseeing dailyoperations and activities of a project(s) while ensuring overall profitabilityof the project is also expected. The ideal candidatemust have a diverse engineering skill set with the ability to workindependently.

Requirements

Education: 

Experience: 

• Experiencein industries such as Oil & Gas, Water/Wastewater, Mining Life Sciences,Building Automation, Manufacturing and Food & Beverage.
• Experiencein the design of electrical schematics, including power distribution under480VAC, control panels and associated NEC references desired.
• Experiencewith AutoCAD is also desired

Benefits

The best employeesdeserve the best benefits. We take pride in taking care of our team members:

• Healthinsurance
• Dentalinsurance
• Visioninsurance
• Retirementplan with no required match
• ProfitSharing
• Paidtime off
• LifeInsurance
• RecognitionAwards

Delivering completely integrated systems and turn-key solutions to make end-user lives easier. From substation to PLC, IO to industrial networking, Convergence ensures that all systems are well documented, easy to use, and operating seamlessly. Our central tenant is that our customer should use us less - through repeatable solutions, open programming, and off the shelf technology. Convergence puts our customer in power of their assets, not hostage to brands, integrators, or ongoing contracts from Engineering Design, Remediation, Procurement, Installation, Commissioning, through ongoing lifecycle support.

At Convergence Controls & Engineering, we believe that when we hire the best and provide them with a culture that fosters responsibility, freedom and self-development, the entire team thrives. Our team is empowered to quickly respond to clients’ needs and encouraged to implement the best solutions. Know that when working at Convergence, the only thing better than the outstanding benefits and culture is knowing that you are working with the best in the industry.