Controls Engineer
Job Description – Controls Engineer:
Diamond Power is looking for an engineer for a hybrid Controls and Software Engineering position. This person will be responsible for a wide range of product support roles including controls project development, configuration, installation, startup and troubleshooting on a range of B&W products within the utility, pulp and paper, and industrial markets.
This position will be responsible for:
- Development, configuration, testing, startup, and troubleshooting of control systems composed of: PLC's (ControlLogix & RSLogix 5000), AC/DC drives (PowerFlex), Servo Drives (Kinetics), HMI screens (FactoryTalk View), camera systems, electrical circuits, and associated mechanical equipment. Predominately Allen Bradley PLCs & HMIs, but occasionally Modicon and others.
- Design, development, testing, troubleshooting and maintenance of software applications used within our control's products. Existing applications written in C#, C, C++, and VB.NET. Experience with SQL and SQL queries preferred. Database design and deployment is helpful, and an understanding of network architecture and configuration is preferred.
This position requires you to travel up to 25% of the time. Working both independently and in a team environment within Diamond Power and at customer sites.
This position provides great job variety in which the Engineer supports a wide array of controls, products and software applications serving several industries. This variety and the opportunity to work with experienced engineers combine to provide a great opportunity for skill growth.
The qualities we’re looking for are:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science preferred.
- Self-motivated, self-directed, team-oriented, and trustworthy person.
- Ability to lead hands-on troubleshooting for installation and startup activities.
- Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in existing software applications.
- Ability to work and communicate with all members of a project team.
- Ability to accept technical direction and coaching from senior engineers and managers.
- Excellent computer skills, analytical abilities, and time management skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and customer relationship skills.