Automation & Controls Specialist at Verus Associates, Inc

Boise, Idaho, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

PLC Programming, HMI Programming, SCADA, Control Panel Design, Instrumentation, System Commissioning, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Modicon, GE, Ignition, Wonderware, Cimplicity, FTViewSE, Networking, Project Documentation

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Description Automation /Controls Specialist Verus is looking for a self-motivated, organized, and results-driven Controls Engineer to join our collaborative team. Someone who is passionate about solving complex problems alongside our clients. Our clients are important to us, and we are seeking someone who enjoys a good challenge, is accountable, well-organized, and takes pride in meeting deadlines and milestones. The ideal candidate for this position has experience developing and programming various control systems. The candidate must be able to implement control strategies, design control panels, specify instrumentation, and program common PLC/HMI packages. The candidate must be comfortable working in both office and field environments. The position requires some travel domestically. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who will fit in with our existing team – someone who is authentic, personable, trustworthy, and who has a good sense of humor, approachable, and humble. RESPONSIBILITIES: The responsibilities of the Controls Engineer include, but are not limited to, the following: Develop SCADA, HMI, and PLC programs based on control strategies and specifications Design control panels and specify components Develop system specifications and sequence of operations based on client requirements Perform system commissioning and field support functions Work with discipline leads, PMs, and other team members to manage and run programming efforts for the project. Prioritize and set deadlines, while also being adaptable and flexible to changing needs. Commission control system programming Conduct effective design review meetings and interface regularly with clients regarding the scope of work, deliverable requirements, and project status. Able to promote and market programming scope to new and existing clients. Mentor junior controls engineers. Able to generate and maintain full project life cycle documentation. WHAT SETS VERUS APART? Verus is a Latin word that means true, authentic, fair, and sincere. It’s a word that we feel describes who we are as a firm. We pride ourselves on our client-focused approach, our innovation, and our desire to provide effective solutions to deliver our clients' business and operational objectives. We’ve assembled a group of industry leaders who bring unparalleled technical experience and knowledge to each of our projects. We’re an employee-owned company, and this is reflected in how we work together as a team, and how we take ownership in the work we do for our clients. A few reasons to consider us: Verus employees care for and respect one another Our people and culture are genuine We invest in our employees with competitive pay and benefits We have a work hard, play hard culture and respect work/life balance There are opportunities for growth. Learn more about us at www.verusaec.com Requirements Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science from an accredited university or equivalent experience 15+ years’ applicable experience Experience successfully leveraging technology Track record of success with documented results PLC Programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Modicon, GE) HMI Programming (Ignition, Wonderware, Cimplicity, FTViewSE) Knowledge of computer configuration and networking Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team Self-motivated, energetic individual with a can-do attitude Strong problem-solving and organizational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Develop SCADA, HMI, and PLC programs while designing control panels and specifying instrumentation for client projects. Perform system commissioning, field support, and manage project life cycle documentation while mentoring junior engineers.