Senior Controls Project Engineer

Job Title

Senior Controls Project Engineer

Job Description

Vanderlande’s Controls Engineering Department is responsible for the designing, programming, commissioning, and testing of material handling systems for our customers. As a Senior Controls Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, commissioning /testing, of all types of material handling systems that integrate hardware and software components. You will be able to lead a team of other controls engineers and cross discipline contributors to deliver tangible results for the successful completion of project milestones and the system. Ensuring on time / on budget completion of project deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Required Qualification:

  Physical Requirements:

  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• Provide direction and perform configure component level devices 
• Provide direction and perform testing in support of PLC commissioning 
• Provide direction and perform area level testing in support of PLC commissioning 
• Document daily progress of assigned tasks 
• Manage punch lists (software / electrical / mechanical) 
• Monitor and document the progress of subcontractors 
• Follow all safety requirements at the jobsite 

• Write Commissioning Checklist

• Write Controls Functional Specification / Description of Operations 
• Write, debug, and test PLC code independently 
• Commission and test PLC control panel  
• Perform quality checks on-site and provide documentation of completion and status 
• Preparation and review of daily and weekly progress reports 
• Write test plans (Integrated System, Area, Zone, Section level) 
• Perform integrated system level testing in support of PLC commissioning 
• Document integrated system level testing for PLC and SCADA commissioning (Low Volume / High Volume test) 

• Develop Quality Checks

• Interface and coordination with customers, subcontractors solve issues, provide documentation of resolution  
• Write detailed design documents (i.e., Controls Architecture)  
• Provide remote customer service support for existing customers 
• Lead engineers in the execution of complex, large, and unique projects 
• Lead junior Engineers in the execution of project deliverables 
• Lead the onsite effort to configure, commission and test the system 
• Lead the onsite effort of component and overall system performance tests 
• Monitor internal quality of controls deliverables to ensure high first pass yield 
• Lead continuous improvement actions to elevate the experience of other engineers  
• Serve in a leadership role in all aspects of managing the engineering execution, from software design, system design, network design, commissioning, and testing with a positive result contribution on technical performance and financial results 
• Ensure the quality and timeliness of all Controls Project Engineering deliverables 
• Lead, support, promote, and improve software standardization 
• Serve as the SME (Subject Matter Expert) for all aspects of commissioning and testing the system  

• Willingness To Learn

• Proactive

• Ownership Culture

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering/Technology discipline 
• Must be willing and able to travel 40% routinely, with increased amounts if projects demand 
• 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 
• Ability to understand PLC programs, SCADA systems 
• Ability to understand and interpret Electrical Schematics 
• Minimum 5 years of experience in implementation of material handling systems 
• Advanced skills in ladder logic, Allen-Bradley Systems; Studio 5000  
• Advanced skills in ladder logic, Siemens Systems; TIA-Portal  
• Familiar with communication protocols (Ethernet IP, Modbus, etc.) 
• Expert level understanding of installation, programming, and providing technical support of Controls hardware and software  
• Possess a strong ability to solve problems and research solutions 
• Logical mentality, skilled in understanding and designing Engineering Science: Logic & Programming 
• Solid understanding of networking principles and computer hardware setup 
• Knowledge of project scheduling 
• Troubleshoot electrical based problems on conveyor systems, motors, drives, etc. 
• Strong understanding of Electrical controls hardware design, communication networks and 480 VAC / 120VAC / 24VDC power distribution 
• Strong understanding of machine and system safety standards and design considerations 
• Ability to quickly assess a situation and take appropriate action 
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written skills 
• Motivator and ability to work well with team members 
• Ability to read structured text, write preferred 
• Capable of working 10 hours standing / sitting / walking / climbing stairs 
• Must be comfortable working in an office setting and a factory / construction environment