Senior Control Systems Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design activities for automation control Systems, including hardware selection, system architecture, and review of electrical schematic drawings.
• Develop control software by defining software functional specifications and programming PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Participate in automation projects such as capital expansion, new technology development, solution migration, and process control improvement.
• Engage in all phases of the project lifecycle, from system design to installation, commissioning, start-up, training, and technology transfer.
• Utilize advanced skills in PLC, HMI, SCADA, automation integration, and data communication as required by each project.
• Demonstrate fundamental knowledge in automation controls systems to develop control logic and flow.
• Willingness to travel and provide weekend or shift coverage as needed for projects.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Electronics, Industrial Automation, Control Engineering, Mechatronics, Power Systems, Measurement & Instrumentation, or Computer Engineering.
• 3+ years of working experience as control/electrical engineer in customized machinery or automation equipment company
• Experience living, studying, working and/or extended traveling outside of home country or working with international teams is a plus
• Diversity of experience or background is a plus
• 3+ years hands-on control systems hardware and software integration system design
• 3+ years hands-on PLC/HMI (Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens, CODESYS.) experience
• Familiarity with PLC, HMI, VFD, and servo system programming, iFix SCADA development, and system integration.
• Familiar with programming using standardized PLC code libraries
• Familiar with Electrical Safety system design and implementation
• Familiar with industrial field communication protocols (RS232/RS485, CC Link, Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP etc.)
• Fundamental understanding of classical control – PID, Servo/Motion Controls
• Strictly follow safety procedures and ensure awareness, such as Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Proficiency in various PLC and HMI systems, such as Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens, CODESYS
• Experience in computer languages for industrial control, such as C, C++, C#, VBA, Python, etc., for complete system development.
• Knowledge of advanced control algorithms, such as MIMO, IMC, MPC development with MATLAB or Python.
• Experience in industrial data systems with SQL databases.
• Proficiency in electrical drawing skills, such as AutoCAD and EPLAN.
• Understanding of industrial process concepts and other Manufacturing Excellence skills, such as DMAIC, KT, FMEA, SIPOC, and Project Management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive and proactive working attitude.
• Ability to handle project issues with a sense of urgency and creativity, adapting plans to meet objectives.
• Flexibility to adapt to a changing environment and support others through change.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Customer-oriented mindset.