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Controls Engineer (Work from Home) - Direct Hire

Jatca Inc.

Jackson, MI | Full Time

$106k-131k (estimate)

6 Months Ago

Controls Engineer (Work from Home) - Direct Hire

Jatca Inc. Jackson, MI

$106k-131k (estimate)

Full Time 6 Months Ago

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Jatca Inc. is Hiring a Remote Controls Engineer (Work from Home) - Direct Hire

Job DescriptionThis is a full time, permanent position with benefits. This position gives you the option to work from when not traveling to customer sites. Annual average travel to customer locations is 40% and includes local and overnight trips. This position promises a challenging environment with exposure to many diverse industries and manufacturing communities. This position offers competitive wages, opportunities for advancement, a full benefits package, and a very open family oriented work environment.
Skills OverviewDesired main skills include: PLC/HMI programming, control panel design abilities, overall knowledge of manufacturing engineering and project management. Good communication skills and attention to details.
Additional desirable skills: SCADA programming, sales and estimating experience relative to industrial control systems, vision system engineering, and robot programming.
Roles And Responsibilities Will IncludeResponsible for the design and implementation of automated control systems.

Control panel design (hardware design)

Specification and sizing of all required components
Selection and sizing of enclosures (Inc. heat load calculations)
Mark ups to existing drawing sets for CAD detailing
Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, and any applicable electrical design standards

Software design/development

Design, development, and testing of PLC based logic
Design, development, and testing of HMI based logic
Design, development, and testing of SCADA and network software

Startup and Commissioning

On site testing and validation of new and retrofitted control systems
Debug of electrical wiring issues
Supervision of the installing electrical contractor
System check out of all I/O, alarms/faults, and modes of operation

Development of technical documentation (i.e. O&M manuals, network diagrams, etc.)
Operator training
Enforce safe work practices as the highest priority & adheres to objectives for ergonomics, health/safety & housekeeping
Develop and monitor project schedules and budgets

QualificationsRequired:

Experience with PLC & HMI programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting across major platforms. (i.e. Rockwell/AB and Siemens products)
High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult.
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
Self-motivated individual with a high level of resourcefulness.
Experience using, understanding, and documenting schematics and design notes.
Flexible schedule and ability to work extended hours.

Preferred

Experience with PLC & HMI programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting across various additional platforms. (i.e. GE, Mitsubishi, Omron, etc.).
Experience with programming and setting up vision systems.
Experience with manipulation, set-up, and programming of robotic systems.
Experience with various bus topologies. (i.e. Profibus, Interbus-S, As-I, etc.).
Experience setting up and configuring VFD’s.
Experience in fluid power design (hydraulics and pneumatics)
SCADA system software development experience
Custom software development (i.e. MS SQL, VB, etc.)

Education And TrainingBachelor's degree in Engineering (prefer Electrical) with a minimum of (2) years’ experience within a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.