Senior Controls Design Engineer
Dallas, Texas, United States of America
Full Time
2 weeks ago
$140,000 - $160,000 USD
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Key skills
Node.jsTCP/IPCommunication
About this role
Role Overview
- Developing PLC logic design and programming based on control narratives, sequences of operation, and project requirements.
- Designing HMI/SCADA system architecture, graphics, and standards.
- Creating and reviewing detailed electrical control schematics and panel designs.
- Preparing design documentation including I/O lists, network architectures, control narratives, and bill of materials.
- Supporting field activities such as commissioning, functional testing, and design validation.
- Integrating systems using a wide variety of serial and Ethernet-based industrial communication protocols.
- Leading and/or supporting Factory Acceptance Testing and design reviews.
- Supporting proposal development, including reviewing plans, specifications, and scope documents.
- Presenting technical designs and solutions to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Preparing technical reports, and design deliverables.
Requirements
- 7+ years of PLC/PAC logic design and programming experience using IEC-61131 languages.
- 7+ years of HMI/SCADA system design experience, including multi-node or distributed architectures.
- 5+ years of electrical design experience related to control panels and industrial automation systems.
- Demonstrated experience with industrial communication protocols including Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, and serial equivalents.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent demonstrated experience.
Preferred Certifications (or willingness to obtain):
- Rockwell Automation Certified Programmer or equivalent RA technical certifications (e.g., ControlLogix/Studio 5000).
- Siemens or Schneider Electric automation certifications.
- ISA certifications such as ISA CAP (Certified Automation Professional).
- Ignition (Inductive Automation) Core or Gold Certification.
- UL 508A Industrial Control Panel certification familiarity (designer-level knowledge).
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 safety certification.
Tech Stack
- Node.js
- TCP/IP
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- 401K with Company match