Controls and Automation Engineer - PLC Programming

Milestone Staffing Services

  • Houston, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
Controls and Automation Engineer / PLC ProgrammingPOSITION SUMMARY:Role is in an industrial setting providing control engineering leadership relative to technical guidance, programming, and troubleshooting over multiple projects and assisting other team members with technical questions and issues. Lead a team of controls engineers to realize the architecture vision and performance targets of a project.Location: 80% office in Houston, 20% field work West TX and LADUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Review sales, time and material budget, and engineering information with appropriate project team members. Provide feedback and suggest solutions when requested by the Applications group.
  • Using input from sales estimate, production requirements, and customer requirements, work collaboratively with project team members to define suitable system architectures for custom automation equipment.
  • Work collaboratively with department members to create software applications and configuration files for all programmable devices within the architecture.
  • Understand and execute all applicable internal processes, especially those that relate to the quality management system.
  • When required, travel to customer’s facility for install and field service.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • 5+ year programmer that knows GE PLCs – specifically Rx3i family and Wonderware InTouch.
  • 4-year technical degree and 5-7 years of automation engineering related experience.
  • Minimum of five years experience with AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT
  • Extensive Experience in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley), HMI programming (Allen-Bradley), vision programming (Cognex, Keyence), Robotics Programming (Epson, Fanuc)
  • Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA standards.
  • Broad experience with various hardware and processes associated with Automation Technology
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Extensive knowledge of pipeline systems, electrical equipment, components, instruments, and systems, including their design, installation, testing, uses, repair, or maintenance
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
  • Advanced Microsoft 365 experience

Milestone Staffing Services