Open Positions
Senior Controls Engineer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field or 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Extensive experience in designing and implementing control systems for electrical projects.
- Proficiency in PLC programming languages, HMI programming, and industrial communication protocols with the ability to program from scratch.
- Robot integration
- Provide technical insight and labor estimates to sales staff for business development opportunities
- Strong knowledge of control theory, feedback loops, and system dynamics.
- Previous experience in mentoring or leading junior engineers and a willingness to lead projects.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a track record of successfully resolving complex control system issues.
- In-depth understanding of electrical circuits, sensors, actuators, and automation technologies.
- Familiarity with relevant regulations, standards, and codes.
- Ability to conduct and implement an Automation Equipment Risk Assessment
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Exceptional communication skills for effective collaboration and technical presentations
Nice to have
- Degree and 7+ Years experience
- Robot programming and/or simulation
- 2 years of applications or quoting experience
Full description
Senior Controls Engineer
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Department: Industrial Automation
About the role
CS Erickson Electrical Contractor is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced control systems for a variety of electrical projects. As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping the direction of our automation and control solutions, ensuring their efficiency, safety, and adherence to industry standards.
What you'll do
- Provide technical expertise and leadership in the design, development, and integration of complex control systems.
- Guide and mentor junior controls engineers, providing guidance, support, and knowledge sharing.
- Lead the design and architecture of control systems, considering project requirements, safety standards, and client needs.
- Develop innovative and effective control strategies to optimize system performance and efficiency.
- Design, code, and implement advanced control algorithms, logic, and software using PLC programming languages, HMI interfaces, and other relevant technologies.
- Integrate control systems with various electrical components, ensuring seamless communication and functionality.
- Develop comprehensive testing plans and methodologies to validate the functionality and performance of control systems.
- Conduct thorough testing, simulations, and troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues.
- Analyze control system performance data to identify opportunities for optimization, efficiency improvement, and energy savings.
- Collaborate with project teams to implement improvements and enhancements to existing control systems.
- Create detailed documentation, including system specifications, architecture diagrams, programming code, and technical reports.
- Provide clear and concise progress reports and technical updates to project stakeholders.
- Ensure that control systems adhere to industry safety standards, regulations, and electrical codes.
- Implement safety features and emergency protocols to ensure personnel and equipment safety.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, project managers, and clients, to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field or 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Extensive experience in designing and implementing control systems for electrical projects.