Senior PLC Process Control Engineer

OpenArc - Empowering Your Career. As a leading IT staffing firm, we are dedicated to connecting talented professionals with your ideal opportunities. We are currently seeking a qualified Senior PLC Process Control Engineer to join our client's organization and contribute to their ongoing success.Job summaryThe PSS Engineering department provides project, site and integration engineering services using various PLC platforms. Engineers leverage their expertise and knowledge of process control systems and automation across multiple process industries. As a member of this department, you will be working in a team environment on process automation projects for our install-based customers.Responsibilities:Design, implement, test and startup of control strategies for batch and continuous control applications among different industries using various PLC and HMI platformsUnderstand project scope, schedule, budget and quality expectations and develop solutionsDevelop high quality, well-tested and documented application software designs to meet varying levels of customer specifications including IO definition, regulatory control strategies, HMI graphic displays and sequencingbatch strategiesPerform site walkdowns to develop hardware designs for quotations including panel sizing and component design and layout per customer specifications for migrations, upgrades and new systemsPerform FEED study implementations resulting in formal quotation and design documentation including IO lists, cause and effect matrices, alarm lists, etc.Lead small to large PLC projects from scope development through project implementation, site commissioning and startup to meet customer requirementsReverse engineer existing PLC code to document and develop project designFormal and informal mentoring of less experienced engineersResponsible for utilizing other engineers on projects, including assigning their workload, tracking progress, and checking qualityParticipate in developing and refining PLC standards and processesAssist in all stages of project implementation as PLC schedule requiresPerform integrated system testingComplete factory acceptance testing and development of internal and external test protocolsPerform startup and commissioning including IO checkout; program loading and checkout; function checks of program, failure modes and alarming; troubleshooting; and operator and engineering trainingRequirements:Process control experienceHas hands-on knowledge of PLC systems such as Allen Bradley, Emerson PAC Systems (formerly GE) and Siemens; Is proficient in at least one platformWill have a hands-on knowledge of PLC HMI applications including some of the following: Quickpanel, Modicon, Proface, PanelView, FactoryTalk View ME & SE, WonderWare Application Server InTouch, and others; Must be proficient in at least one platformWill be able to read and interpret P&IDs andor electrical drawingsHas troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and the ability to think logically and systematicallyMust be able to work independently and within a groupMust have strong verbal, written and multi-tasking skillsAt OpenArc, we prioritize your career success and strive to build exceptional technical teams for our clients. By understanding your experience and aspirations, we ensure to present you with rewarding and fulfilling opportunities.As an employee of OpenArc and our clients, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package.OpenArc is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Created: 2025-03-02