Travel Controls Engineer

Lead the design and delivery of distributed control systems for lumber drying operations, from concept and quoting through installation coordination and ongoing troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design control systems using current automation technologies including PLCs, PACs, and industrial control networks over Ethernet networks
• Design motor control panels featuring arrays of VFDs to drive multi-fan air movement systems
• Design heat and humidity control systems, including steam control where applicable (steam control valves feeding steam to air heat exchanging coils)
• Quote control system design, build, and implementation scope
• Coordinate control system installations within larger mechanical project timelines, interfacing with internal tradesmen/technicians and external contractors
• Provide customer support and troubleshooting for both in-house control systems and vendor control systems
• Recommend and implement upgrades to existing customer control systems
• Interface with control system component suppliers to support timely fabrication delivery
• Deliver onsite and remote support for panel builders and control system installers as required

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, or AS with applicable equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of industrial controls and system integration experience with a strong focus on software design and programming
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail; willingness and ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of PLCs/PACs; Codesys-based hardware preferred
• Proficiency with Ladder Logic and a structured text programming language
• Knowledge of industrial control networking including Ethernet, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, and Eaton Smartware (plus)
• Understanding of Ethernet technologies including addressing schemes, routing, wireless, and remote access
• Understanding of analog control circuits including 4-20 mA and RTDs
• Understanding of analog and process control methods including limit control, PI, and PID
• Proficiency using control loop diagnostic equipment
• Experience with web technologies including browsers, HTML, XML, and cloud-based technology and security
• Understanding of plant floor data acquisition and storage methodologies; OPC UA (plus)
• Above average computer skills; Google products development and scripting experience (plus)
• Understanding of 3-phase power, panel design, and load calculations
• Ability to troubleshoot 3-phase motors and motor circuits
• Ability to troubleshoot control valves and control loops including electrical and pneumatic systems
• Proficiency managing and mentoring tradesmen and technicians

Technologies

• PLCs, PACs, industrial control networks, Ethernet networks
• VFDs
• Steam control valves
• Codesys
• Ladder Logic, structured text
• Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU
• Eaton Smartware
• 4-20 mA, RTDs
• PI, PID, control loop diagnostic equipment
• Web technologies, browsers, HTML, XML, cloud-based technology, security
• OPC UA
• Google products, scripting
• 3 phase power

Job Details

• Job type: Full-time
• Schedule: 10 hour shift; overtime
• Work location: On the road; onsite in McMinnville, TN
• Travel willingness: 75% (preferred)
• Education (additional): High school or equivalent (preferred)

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