Controls Project Engineer 3

Job Title

Controls Project Engineer 3

Job Description

Vanderlande’s Controls Engineering Department is responsible for the designing, programming, commissioning, and testing of material handling systems for our customers. This is an entry level position, as a Controls Project Engineer 3, you will be responsible for commissioning /testing, the design of both small- and large-scale material handling systems that integrate hardware and software components. This position emphasizes PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) aspects of the system; however, SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) activities may also be included as part of the job responsibilities. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Configure component level devices 

• Perform device level testing in support of PLC commissioning 

• Perform device level testing in support of SCADA commissioning 

• Document device level testing for PLC and SCADA commissioning (commissioning Checklist) 

• Perform zone level testing in support of PLC commissioning 

• Perform zone level testing in support of SCADA commissioning 

• Document zone level testing for PLC and SCADA commissioning (commissioning Checklist) 

• Assist with area level testing in support of PLC commissioning 

• Assist with area level testing in support of SCADA commissioning 

• Document daily progress of assigned tasks 

• Manage punch lists (electrical / mechanical) 

• Monitor and document the progress of subcontractors 

• Follow all safety requirements at the jobsite 

 

Required Qualification: 

• Willingness to learn 

• Proactive 

• Ownership culture 

• Associates degree, or 2 years of skilled trade experience 

• Must be willing and able to travel 60% routinely, with increased amounts if projects demand. 

• Knowledge of computer systems and Windows (personal computers) 

• Must be able to communicate effectively 

• Ability to work in a team and autonomous situations 

• Strong team mentality and willingness to accept responsibility for project completion 

• Must have the ability to properly prioritize work/activities 

 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering/Technology discipline  

• Ability to understand PLC programs, SCADA systems 

• Ability to understand Electrical Schematics 

• Possess knowledge of PLC programming control systems (Siemens or Allen Bradley) 

• Demonstrable skills in ladder logic, Allen-Bradley Systems; Studio 5000  

• Demonstrable skills in ladder logic, Siemens Systems; TIA-Portal  

• Demonstrable skills in HMI (Human Machine Interface) Design, Ignition, Indusoft, Wonderware, FactoryTalk View, WinCC, or WEB factory 

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