Controls Automation Engineer

Location: Orlando, FL

Experience: Years

Must have:

• 8–10+ years of Controls / Automation Engineering experience
• Strong PLC programming from scratch (templates acceptable), ideally with:
• Rockwell / Allen-Bradley
• Siemens
• Solid understanding of control system hardware, I/O, and field device - not just software
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning
• Background in industrial automation or manufacturing (industry is flexible)
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field with direct controls experience
• Experience working with major industrial automation platforms and ethernet-based distributed I/O
• Comfortable working onsite and collaborating closely with cross-functional project teams

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• We have a Controls Engineer position open in Orlando, FL.
• This position is responsible for electrical/controls engineering on large-scale projects.
• Project requirements involve control system design from scratch (hardware/software/network), electrical panel design and power calculations, risk assessment, component selection and configuration, control system programming, and control system installation/commissioning.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be organized, technically competent, have effective oral and written communications, experienced in working in a multi-disciplined environment and interfacing with engineers, designers, and drafters
• Responsible for system design from blank sheet of paper to create concept of electrical/control/system components based on project requirements
• Experience doing design via drafting software (AutoCAD preferred)
• Provide input, and system modification as needed, for system integration with other project disciplines
• Able to interface with facility design to optimize panel location minimizing voltage drop and designing a more efficient system hardware layout
• Manage vendor scope to verify safety, functionality, and all contract requirements are satisfied
• Ensures design complies with any local or government agency design/implementation codes in addition to client codes/standards
• Knowledge of analyzing system design for Hazard analysis development and mitigation
• Design and analysis for safety critical parts within a control system
• Designing redundant mitigations in system to increase safety and reliability
• Designing systems with complex motion and integration from automated systems
• Develops documents of system configuration and design. Documents include Description of operation, Detailed control system design description, panel assembly drawings and schematics, termination drawings, network layout, system implementation/acceptance test plans, system routine maintenance/job plans
• Able to perform the following system design calculations/analysis: Short circuit protection, harmonics, noise reduction / cancellation, power consumption, load flow, short circuit protection, protective relay / circuit design, ground fault monitoring, safety system implementation (SIL/PL rating knowledge is preferred)
• Designs, develops, and implements DCS/PLC control system (logic software) to meet process requirements. As well as the ability to understand and implement client design standards for software system
• Understanding of control system components and instrumentation to properly design software interface/control to achieve system functionality
• Develops documents detailing control/software configuration and design. Documents include: Theory/Description of operation, Detailed control system design description, Software design plan, Detailed software implementation/description, system implementation/acceptance test plans
• Knowledge of design, troubleshooting, and code implementation for the following programming languages: Ladder logic (required), C++ (preferred), visual basic (preferred), and structured text (required)
• Ability to perform processor loading calculations, scan time analysis, input/output response timing analysis, control system network delays analysis, and program task/code block priorities/timing management/interface
• Can design code that is efficient (not processor resource heavy) while maintaining a minimalist implementation to help facility future modifications and understanding by client post turnover. This includes providing any documentation and/or tools that will assist with program understanding and troubleshooting
• Ability to diagnose control system issues during troubleshooting to assist in determining root cause (trending, system analysis, test logic, etc.)
• Ability to minimize secondary faults from occurring within logic by programming "smart" diagnostics that can determine root cause and minimize further effects caused by initial fault
• Will assist with initial start-up and debug integrated systems and the development of system documentation
• Individual will be working on automation and control system integration projects for clients in industries such as entertainment and manufacturing
• Will act as technical lead on projects and may guide lower level engineers, technicians, and contractors
• Knowledge of ride system design for attractions involving guests is preferred
• Capable of working "off" shifts as needed during installation/commissioning to support project

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be organized, technically competent, have effective oral and written communications, experienced in working in a multi-disciplined environment and interfacing with engineers, designers, and drafters
• Education – bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. (Bachelor's degrees in other disciplines may be acceptable if work experience is directly related to electrical engineering. Disciplines outside of the electrical/controls area will not be considered.

Experience – 5+ years of experience covering most responsibilities listed above. Preferred experience in ASTM standards, attractions industry, safety engineering, instrumentation, components, and logic programming. Experience with AutoCAD is also desired