About this opportunity
United Employment Group lists this Controls Systems Engineer / Electrical Automation Engineer opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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As a Controls Systems Engineer, you will support, maintain, and improve the automation, electrical controls, industrial networking, and manufacturing information systems across the facility. Your primary focus will be on PLCs, HMIs, drives, SCADA systems, and industrial networking, with a strong emphasis on troubleshooting and continuous improvement. You'll work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, IT, contractors, and OEMs, and you'll spend frequent time on the production floor diagnosing and resolving equipment issues.
Key Responsibilities:
Industrial Automation & Controls
Design, program, troubleshoot, modify, and maintain Allen Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs
Maintain and troubleshoot Allen Bradley PowerFlex Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
Maintain and troubleshoot Allen Bradley PanelView HMIs
Support servo systems, motion controls, and associated automation equipment
Maintain industrial Ethernet communication networks
Modify PLC and HMI programs to improve equipment reliability and functionality
Implement machine safety logic, interlocks, and control strategies
Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, instrumentation, communications, and automation faults
Support installation, startup, commissioning, and validation of new equipment and control systems
Develop and maintain standardized programming practices, electrical documentation, and control narratives
Maintain backups and revision control of PLC, HMI, SCADA, and drive programs
SCADA & Manufacturing Systems
Develop, maintain, and improve Ignition applications
Create dashboards, alarm management systems, reports, and historian configurations
Configure user security and role based access controls
Develop scripting and automation within Ignition
Support manufacturing data acquisition and visualization initiatives
Troubleshoot data collection, historian performance, and system integration issues
SQL & ERP Integration
Maintain SQL databases supporting manufacturing operations
Develop SQL queries, stored procedures, reports, and data analytics tools
Interface production equipment with SQL based ERP and business systems
Support manufacturing KPI reporting, production analytics, and operational decision making
Troubleshoot data integrity and communication issues between manufacturing equipment and enterprise systems
Industrial Networking & Cybersecurity
Support industrial automation networks integrated with corporate IT infrastructure utilizing dedicated VLANs
Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot managed Ethernet switches, Ethernet/IP communications, industrial network devices, VLAN communications, and overall network reliability and performance
Coordinate with Corporate IT regarding cybersecurity, firewall configurations, network architecture, and system updates
Maintenance & Operations Support
Actively participate in troubleshooting and resolving equipment failures alongside maintenance technicians, engineers, and operations personnel
Lead root cause investigations for recurring equipment and process issues
Develop corrective actions and long term solutions to eliminate repetitive failures
Create preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for automation and controls systems
Track equipment downtime, failure frequencies, and reliability metrics
Provide technical training and mentorship to maintenance personnel and electrical trades
Engineering & Continuous Improvement
Lead controls modernization, automation upgrades, and continuous improvement projects
Evaluate obsolete hardware and develop replacement and migration strategies
Support capital projects from concept development through commissioning and startup
Review and participate in equipment modifications and capital installations while ensuring compliance with applicable engineering standards
Facilitate risk assessments, value analyses, and engineering studies to support repair, replacement, or redesign decisions
Manage contractor and OEM activities during equipment repairs, upgrades, and installations
Develop engineering solutions that improve safety, reliability, productivity, quality, and operational efficiency
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline; or a Licensed Journeyman Electrician with advanced PLC/Automation certification and equivalent industrial experience
Minimum 5 years of industrial automation and controls experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience programming Allen Bradley PLC platforms, including ControlLogix and CompactLogix
Experience with Allen Bradley PowerFlex drives
Experience developing and troubleshooting HMI systems
Experience with Ignition SCADA
Strong SQL database knowledge and development experience
Experience integrating manufacturing equipment with ERP and manufacturing systems
Knowledge of Ethernet/IP and industrial networking systems
Strong electrical and controls troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in metals manufacturing or other continuous manufacturing operations
Experience with Rockwell Studio 5000
Experience with FactoryTalk products
Experience with OPC UA communications
Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity best practices
Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Microsoft Power BI, and Microsoft Fabric
Understanding of ISA 95 manufacturing architecture
Company Description United Employment Group, Inc. is a search and placement firm specializing in Concrete Products and Construction, Metals, Refrigeration, Engineering/Surveying and Plastic Industries.
Company Description United Employment Group, Inc. is a search and placement firm specializing in Concrete Products and Construction, Metals, Refrigeration, Engineering/Surveying and Plastic Industries.
Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85003, US
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