About The Role
Genoa Employment Solutions is seeking a skilled and motivated Controls Engineer to join our clients team in a full time role. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining control systems for a variety of electrical projects. Your expertise will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient and safe operation of electrical systems and equipment.
What You'll Do
• Collaborate with project managers, electrical engineers, and clients to understand project requirements and objectives.
• Design and develop control systems and automation solutions that align with project specifications.
• Select appropriate hardware components, sensors, and actuators for system integration.
• Develop control algorithms and logic using PLC programming languages, ladder logic, and other relevant languages.
• Integrate control systems with electrical equipment, ensuring seamless communication and interaction between components.
• Configure and program Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) to provide user-friendly control and monitoring interfaces.
• Create simulation environments to test control system functionality and performance.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of control systems, addressing any issues or bugs that arise.
• Optimize control strategies for optimal system efficiency and reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to control system operation, software bugs, and hardware malfunctions.
• Perform regular maintenance and updates to control systems to ensure consistent performance.
• Generate detailed documentation including system designs, wiring diagrams, programming code, and operational manuals.
• Provide clear and concise reports to project stakeholders on system performance, troubleshooting steps, and improvements.
• Ensure that control systems adhere to electrical safety standards, regulations, and codes.
• Implement safety features and emergency shutdown protocols to protect personnel and equipment.
• Work closely with the electrical engineering team to integrate control solutions seamlessly with electrical systems.
• Communicate effectively with project teams, clients, and other stakeholders to provide updates and address concerns.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field required.
• Proficiency in PLC programming languages, ladder logic, and HMI programming.
• Strong understanding of electrical circuits, sensors, and actuators.
• Experience in troubleshooting control systems and resolving technical issues.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for conveying technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with electrical safety standards and regulations.
• Project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• 2+ Years experience
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP).
