Controls Project Engineer 2

Vanderlande's Controls Engineering Department is responsible for the design, programming, commissioning, and testing of material handling systems for our customers. This is an entry level position, as a Controls Project Engineer 2, you will be responsible for commissioning /testing, the design of both small- and large-scale material handling systems that integrate hardware and software components.

Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Configure component level devices

• Perform device level testing in support of PLC commissioning

• Perform device level testing in support of SCADA commissioning

• Document device level testing for PLC and SCADA commissioning (commissioning Checklist)

• Perform zone level testing in support of PLC commissioning

• Perform zone level testing in support of SCADA commissioning

• Document zone level testing for PLC and SCADA commissioning (commissioning Checklist)

• Perform area level testing in support of PLC commissioning

• Perform area level testing in support of SCADA commissioning

• Document area level testing for PLC and SCADA commissioning (Product running test)

• Document daily progress of assigned tasks

• Manage punch lists (software / electrical / mechanical)

• Monitor and document the progress of subcontractors

• Follow all safety requirements at the jobsite

• Write commissioning checklist with direction of lead engineer

• Write test plans with direction of lead engineer (Area, Zone, Section level)

• Write Controls Functional Specification / Description of Operations under direction of lead engineer

• Write, debug, and test PLC code under direction of lead engineer

• Develop and test SCADA/HMI programs under direction of lead engineer

• Commission and test PLC control panel under the direction of lead engineer

• SCADA commissioning and testing under the direction of lead engineer

• Perform of quality checks on-site and provide documentation of completion and status

• Preparation and review of daily and weekly progress reports

Required Qualification:

• Willingness to learn

• Proactive

• Ownership culture

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering/Technology discipline

• Must be willing and able to travel 50% routinely, with increased amounts if projects demand

• Knowledge of computer systems and Windows (personal computers)

• Must be able to communicate effectively

• Ability to work in a team and autonomous situations

• Strong team mentality and willingness to accept responsibility for project completion

• Must have the ability to properly prioritize work/activities

• Ability to understand PLC programs, SCADA systems

• Ability to understand and interpret Electrical Schematics

• This position requires occasional on-call after-hours support

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering/Technology discipline

• Ability to understand PLC programs, SCADA systems

• Ability to understand Electrical Schematics

• Possess knowledge of PLC programming control systems (Siemens or Allen Bradley)

• Demonstrable skills in ladder logic, Allen-Bradley Systems; Studio 5000

• Demonstrable skills in ladder logic, Siemens Systems; TIA-Portal

• Demonstrable skills in HMI Design, Ignition, Indusoft, Wonderware, FactoryTalk View, WinCC, or WEB factory

• Familiar with communication protocols (Ethernet IP, Modbus, etc.)

• Experience in electrical design and use of computer-based drafting/design, Auto CAD

• Familiar with installation, programming, and providing technical support of PLC based hardware and software, such as Allen-Bradley and Siemens

• Familiar with computer installation and setup (SCADA Server)

• Possess a strong ability to solve problems and research solutions

• Logical mentality, skilled in understanding and designing Engineering Science: Logic & Programming

• Solid understanding of networking principles and computer hardware setup

• Capable of programming in SQL, Visual Basic, C, C++, C#, or equivalent

• Knowledgeable of project scheduling

• Ability to identify network communication issues reactively and proactively

• Troubleshoot electrical based problems on conveyor systems, motors, drives, etc.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to climb a 2 story ladder

• Able to walk a mile in 20 minutes

• Able to lift up to 30 lbs. without difficulty

• Capable of working 10 hours standing / sitting / walking / climbing stairs

• Must be comfortable working in an office setting and a factory / construction environment

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.