Lead Controls/Drives Engineer

Works directly with customers and Rovisys team to define functional requirements and design, configure, commission control systems & software programs for specific aspects of Drive Coordination and Control from single motor application to multiple and coordinated drive systemsLead teams of engineers and technicians to provide control system solutionsWork in team environment with engineers and designers from RoviSys, partners and clients to provide state of the art Control Systems to improve efficiency, product quality, and profitability of process manufacturingUtilize engineering and industry knowledge to analyze customer’s drives, control systems and critical processesUtilize a variety of test equipment to start-up, commission and repair Drives and Control equipment, such as, but not limited to: analog and digital, LV / MV AC / DC, standalone and coordinated drive systems as well as PLC Controllers in Steel, Paper, Chemical and other heavy industriesDefine and implement programmable logic controller (PLC) & distributed control system (DCS) configurationsTesting and on-site commissioning and qualification of control systemsMentor less experienced engineersDevelop engineering standards to improve efficiency and accuracy of project executionProvide technical sales support to RoviSys business development team5-7 years of experience in automation or related fieldDemonstrates the ability to perform technical and managerial responsibilitiesCommunicate effectively and professionally with both customers and colleagues to present new ideas, accomplish challenging goals, and solve problemsAbility to guild a project with little supervision and guidanceProven track record of managing small projects from start to finishAbility to author proposals, change orders for new and repeat business through relationshipsThorough understanding of control system design and codingSelf-motivated, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working with peopleHands-on experience with current PLC or DCS platformsDesired Qualifications:B.S. in Electrical, Computer, or Chemical Engineering or Engineering TechnologyElectrical design fundamentalsMinimum of 5 years of field engineering experience installing, troubleshooting and maintaining coordinated drives and controls equipment including - Allen Bradley, ABB, Siemens, GE[KC1] / TMEIC , Toshiba, etc.Minimum of 5 year of field design experience working with drives and controls equipmentGood understanding of both DC and AC drives and control methodology and Variable Speed Drives and PLC and DCS interfacesProgramming and Application knowledge in Steel Rolling and Processing (Gauge & Tension Control, Hot Mill, Cold Mill, Galvanizing Lines, Pickling Lines, Tension Leveling Lines)Background in programming and troubleshooting PLC’s / Drives and understanding of key communication protocols (DLAN, ISBUS, ProfiBus, BacNet, etc[KC2]Good understanding of Electrical Power Distribution as it relates to VSD operability and reliabilityAwareness of process safety and good documentation practices

Created: 2024-11-02