Senior Controls Engineer_Addison, TX

Head-huntress.com is seeking a Controls Engineer for a leading Engineering firm. This is a direct hire position offering a competitive salary and benefits package, with generous uncapped bonus potential. The role is based in Addison, TX.

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Location: Addison, TX

Experience Level:Mid-Senior

Experience Required: 10 Years

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree

Industry: Industrial Automation

Relocation Assistance: No

Visa Sponsorship: No

Job Description:

A Controls Engineer position is available, requiring demonstrated technical proficiency in implementing automation solutions with PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS/Delta V platforms. The role involves direct interaction with customers and leading a team of engineers to identify requirements, develop specifications, and implement/test/commission/qualify automation solutions. This leadership position demands strong problem-solving abilities, well-balanced people skills, business efficiency aptitude, and an interest in creating partnerships. Success is measured by securing repeat work with both new and existing customers.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver innovative automation solutions and design standards independently or as a team leader.
• Conceptualize, detail, and implement control systems for industrial processes and machinery.
• Develop control system architecture, select components, detail schematic diagrams, and system documentation.
• Program controllers (PLC, DCS/Delta V) and process visualization (HMI/SCADA).
• Develop databases for archiving/displaying historical system data.
• Implement and commission control systems at client facilities.
• Utilize controller programming languages (Ladder, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text) and standard programming languages (VBA, .NET, SQL, Python).
• Design, detail, and implement industrial networking systems using protocols like Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus.
• Manage project responsibilities, including developing execution plans, work breakdown structures, budgets, scheduling, time tracking, financial tracking, problem identification, conflict resolution, team leadership, and attending project status meetings.
• Oversee daily operations and activities of projects up to $10M, ensuring project profitability.
• Act as a technical lead and guide lower-level engineers and technicians, potentially managing smaller projects.
  
  

Travel:

• Up to 25%, mostly local to Dallas.
  
  

Working Environment:

• Standard office environment, on-site office environment, diverse industrial environments, frequent use of a personal computer, fax/copy machines, and phones.
  
  

Requirements Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  
  

Experience:

• Over 8 years of experience preferred.
• In-depth understanding of Emerson DeltaV platform.
• Experience in PLC-5 to ControlLogix conversions.
• Knowledge of PLC platforms (Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Modicon) and HMI/SCADA platforms (Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk and Plant Pax, Aveva System Platform and Edge, Inductive Automation Ignition, GE iFIX, Siemens Winn CC and TI Portal).
• Understanding of DCS platforms like Emerson DeltaV or similar.
• Project Management experience with PMP certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with Batch/Recipes, OEE, MES, and ERP systems.
• Industry experience in Semiconductor, Life Sciences, Building Automation, Food and Beverage, Water Treatment, and general manufacturing.
• Electrical schematic and control panel design, including power distribution under 480VAC and NEC references.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Experience leading and mentoring a team of engineers/technicians.
• References: Professional references, preferably one from each of the following: a subordinate, a peer, and a manager.
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Ability to see, perceive color, hear, speak clearly, use hands dexterously, drive, lift, mount/demount equipment, push, and pull.
  
  

Benefits

• Bonus potential of 20%-25%.
• When joinging our client as a direct hire, you will be joining a 100% employee-owned company with over 40 years of industry history ranked among the Top 5 Systems Integrator Giants, listed as #170 on the ENR Top 500 Firms.