Control Engineer 3
Job Description
Overview
About Modular Mission Critical
ModularMission Critical™ is the manufacturing campus for M.C
Dean’s complex, modular product line for datacenters and critical infrastructure
Located just north of Richmond, VA, this site is growing fast serving customers worldwide
Important openings include assemblers for our production lines and engineers and designers for products and continuous improvement
Join M.C
Dean’s more than 9,000 employees around the world making an impact through innovations in power and technology.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change
Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment for employees to build long-term careers.
Responsibilities
Design / Engineering
- Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs.
o Narrative Design Documents
o Requirements Analysis
o Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens/ Hardware / Communications)
o Preparation of Specifications
o Perform QA/QC and technical reviews of designs
o Plans and Designs Procedures and Fixtures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing
o Internal/External Comment Resolution
- Programming
o Lead programming / configuration team efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications.
o Program / Configure / troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems.
- Testing / Troubleshooting / Deployment / Commissioning
o Author testing / commissioning procedures
o Preparation of test reports
o Originates test procedures
o Commissioning of deployed systems
o Development of test fixtures and simulation devices
o Perform Factory and Field Testing
- Maintenance
o Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators.
o Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.
Managerial
- Estimates
o Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required.
o Prepares cost estimates and supporting documents for small projects.
o Assists senior engineers in preparation of Bids and Proposals cost estimates and supporting documentation.
o Evaluation and pricing of change orders
- Personnel Management
o Assigns technical tasks and coordinates with entry-level engineers
o Assigns tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff
Field Experience
- Experience in reading electrical and control schematics and plans
- Experience in control system startup, configuration, and calibration
- Experience in testing and troubleshooting control systems
- Experience using basic electrical and machinist hand tools
- Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software
Tools / Software
- Experience in computer networks
- Experience in CAD/CAE Software (AutoCAD / EPLAN)
- Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
Qualifications
Requirements
- Proficient in programming languages such as ladder logic and structured text.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex automation issues.
- Attend regular in-person meetings with customers outside of assigned office.
- Possess driver’s license and vehicle for transportation to customer sites
This position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle
Selected candidates must possess an acceptable driving record in accordance to our policy
- Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs or DDCs from at least 1 of the following platforms:
o Siemens (SIMATIC)
o Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) (Plant Pax preferred)
o Schneider Electric (Modicon)
o Tridium Niagara Framework
o ABB (AC500, AC800M)
o Omron
o KMC Controls
o Johnson Controls Metasys
o Honeywell WEBS
o Johnson Control FX
o Siemens Desigo/Apogee
o Distech Controls
o Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
o GE Intelligent Platforms
- Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting SCADA solutions from at least 1 of the following platforms:
o AVEVA (formerly Wonderware) InTouch, System Platform
o Ignition by Inductive Automation
o GE Digital (iFIX, CIMPLICITY)
o Siemens WinCC
o Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View
o AVEVA (formerly Schneider Electric) Citect SCADA
o Intellution FIX32/HMI32 (Historical) by GE Digital
o VTScada by Trihedral Engineering Limited
o AVEVA (OSIsoft PI) Historian
Preferred Licenses / Certifications
- Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
- Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
- Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
- Engineer in Training (EIT) In relevant in field
- Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, Niagara, etc.
- Certification in one or more SCADA platform, such as: AVEVA, Rockwell, Iconics, Ignition, etc.
Education / Experience
- Master's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field 3+ years of experience
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of experience
Abilities
- Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Identify and understand the speech of another person.
Benefits
- Competitive
and comprehensive
package, including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Relocation assistance.
- 401K Retirement Plan.
What does YOUR future look like?