Controls Project Engineer 2

Vanderlande’s Controls Engineering Department is responsible for the design, programming, commissioning, and testing of material handling systems for our customers. This is an entry level position, as a Controls Project Engineer 2, you will be responsible for commissioning /testing, the design of both small- and large-scale material handling systems that integrate hardware and software components. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Your responsibilities will include, but not limited to: 

• 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) 

• Perform area level testing in support of PLC commissioning 

• Perform area level testing in support of SCADA commissioning 

• Document area level testing for PLC and SCADA commissioning (Product running test) 

• 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 with direction of lead engineer 

• Write test plans with direction of lead engineer (Area, Zone, Section level) 

• Write Controls Functional Specification / Description of Operations under direction of lead engineer 

• Write, debug, and test PLC code under direction of  lead engineer 

• Develop and test SCADA/HMI programs under direction of  lead engineer 

• Commission and test PLC control panel under the direction of lead engineer 

• SCADA commissioning and testing under the direction of lead engineer 

• Perform of quality checks on-site and provide documentation of completion and status 

• Preparation and review of daily and weekly progress reports 

Required Qualification: 

• Willingness to learn 

• Proactive 

• Ownership culture 

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering/Technology discipline 

• Must be willing and able to travel 50% 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 

• Ability to understand PLC programs, SCADA systems 

• Ability to understand and interpret Electrical Schematics 

• This position requires occasional on-call after-hours support 

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 Design,  Ignition, Indusoft, Wonderware, FactoryTalk View, WinCC, or WEB factory 

• Familiar with communication protocols (Ethernet IP, Modbus, etc.) 

• Experience in electrical design and use of computer-based drafting/design, Auto CAD 

• Familiar with installation, programming, and providing technical support of PLC based hardware and software, such as Allen-Bradley and Siemens 

• Familiar with computer installation and setup (SCADA Server) 

• 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 

• Capable of programming in SQL, Visual Basic, C, C++, C#, or equivalent 

• Knowledgeable of project scheduling 

• Ability to identify network communication issues reactively and proactively  

• Troubleshoot electrical based problems on conveyor systems, motors, drives,  etc. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Able to climb a 2 story ladder 

• Able to walk a mile in 20 minutes 

• Able to lift up to 30 lbs. without difficulty 

• Capable of working 10 hours standing / sitting / walking / climbing stairs 

• Must be comfortable working in an office setting and a factory / construction environment 

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.