Lead Control Systems Engineer - Rockwell

Works directly with customers to define functional requirements and design, configure, commission and qualify control systems & software programs. 

• Owns and leads projects with small to medium sized teams for projects executed in Rockwell platforms
• Assists Project Manager in identifying changes in project scope and developing change orders.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the project scope and schedule.
• Translates functional requirements to system configuration.
• Designs control systems’ network architectures and control strategies.
• Serves as a technical contact for customers.
• Has a firm competency of one or more control systems platforms or industrial processes.
• Adapts to new technologies by applying learned concepts and functionality.

Day to Day Activities:

• Interfacing with the clients in design meetings and conference calls
• Working with the project team leading less experienced engineers and taking direction from the project manager or lead engineer
• Programming controllers with Rockwell and Siemens
• Designing electrical control cabinets and panels
• Testing the system configuration to verify functions
• Travel to client site for project meetings
• Travel to client site for system commissioning

• 2-8 years of experience in automation
• As a minimum, must be at least proficient on one or more of the following platforms:
  • Rockwell Controllogix
  • Rockwell PlantPAx
  • Rockwell FactoryTalk View/Studio
  • Experience on other control system platforms is a plus.
• Thorough understanding of control system design and coding
• Self-motivated, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working with people
• B.S. in Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering or Engineering Technology or related degree