Systems Engineer - Industrial Controls

System Engineer – Industrial Controls

• Industrial/Commercial Control Systems Engineering service for ISI customers in the local area, relating to their needs in the following areas: SCADA Systems, PLC Programming, CAD Drawings, Industrial Networking, Systems Calibration, and other duties as assigned.
• Support Instrument Technicians in the field with issues related to interfacing field devices to DCS & SCADA systems, special needs testing, and technical support.
• Work with other System Engineers to resolve backlog of projects while maintaining excellent relationships with current contract customers.
• Provide support for other projects within the local service area, and throughout the ISI footprint as needed.
• Report job activity as well as maintain detailed logs about service calls, parts, and orders.
• Identify opportunities for upgrades at the customer facility.
• Use company vehicle to travel to and from job sites while maintaining defensive driving habits that reflect upon the sterling reputation of the company.

• Strong background in electrical/electronic engineering, process instrumentation & process engineering.
• Self-Motivated, Self-Driven, and the ability to Self-Manage is crucial.
• High energy, technically competent, and resourceful;
  Extreme attention to detail.
• Strong Computer skills in the following areas:
  • Microsoft Visual Basic and/or other basic programming software
  • AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or other computer aided design software
  • Understanding of networks and network structure desired
  • Programming in multiple programming languages and scripting techniques
  • Basic familiarity of radio-based communications and protocols
  • Strong understanding of industrial controls and process controls including PID Loops and pump control, industrial instrument calibrations, and repairs.
  • Analog current loops (4-20mAdc, 1-5
    
    Vdc, etc.) and the conversion process between these instrument loops and their PLC counterparts in numeric counts.
  • Strong Electrical knowledge and a good understanding of the National Electrical Code
  • Knowledge of required equipment, including hand tools, volt‑ohm meters, power tools, and instrument loops, etc.
• * Note:
  
  If candidate does not possess all the above functions on hire date, On the Job Training (OJT) will be provided. Learning new functions daily is expected and a requirement for this position. Candidate must be willing to learn and willing to teach others.

• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 75lbs.
• Must be able to stand, kneel, and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Must be available for occasional call‑ins.
• Available for overnight travel to various locations & customer sites to provide service and training based on business needs.
• Duties performed indoors & outdoors with exposure to weather, elements, heavy equipment, earth excavation, power tools, clean room, animal and insect bite exposure, dirt and noise.
• Ability to travel nationally when required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (BSEE / BSEET / ASEE with PLC Programming) required;
  Master’s Degree strongly preferred, namely in Electrical Engineering (MSEE/MSEET). If you do not meet Bachelor's degree requirement, please check our Systems Specialist job opening.
• 1‑3+ years’ experience programming PLCs (Allen Bradley, Automation Direct, MOSCAD, etc.) required;
  Process/Flow Control experience strongly desired.
• 1‑3+ years’ experience with Computer based HMI software (Wonderware, VTSCADA, Lookout, etc.) required.
• Strong computer proficiency required, namely the ability to operate a variety of electronic and micro‑computer instruments used to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, and level.
• Clean driving record required.

FCX Performance, an Applied Industrial Technologies Company, is a leading process flow control company providing technical mission‑critical products and services to more than 15,000 end users, OEMs, and EPC firms across a broad range of industries and markets.

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