Controls Engineer, Industrial Automation

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About The Position

Cates Controls Systems is seeking an Industrial Automation Controls Engineer to join their innovative and family-friendly team in Wylie, TX. This role involves working on cutting-edge projects in automation controls engineering, where creativity and teamwork are highly valued. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and travel, making it both challenging and rewarding.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent Automation experience
• 3+ years of experience with Industrial Automation
• Heavy motion controls and Servo Controls experience
• PLC programming experience, including creating from scratch, preferably with Rockwell Logix family
• Experience with other brands (Siemens, Omron, GE, Modicon, etc.) is helpful
• Safety programming in the PLC is a plus
• HMI/OIT programming experience in Wonderware ArchestrA/System Platform/InTouch, Inductive Automation's Ignition, or Rockwell FactoryTalk View ME or SE
• On-site IO and panel testing, set-up, troubleshooting, and drawings experience
• Ability to read and mark-up electrical panel and network drawings
• Panel and wiring troubleshooting skills are a plus
• Expert knowledge of MS Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Word) for documentation purposes

Nice To Haves

• Experience with VFD Setup and communications (Rockwell, Yaskawa, ABB, Mitsubishi, etc.)
• Knowledge of standards and regulations such as NEC, UL508A, and OSHA

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project deliverables to a schedule, independently or within a team.
• Design, program, document, test, and validate control systems.
• Perform on-site startup, commissioning, validation, support, and training.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communications with colleagues, management, and customers.
• Adapt to changing requirements, think strategically, solve problems, and develop confidence with the team and customers.
• Understand customers' goals and work in partnership with all stakeholders to design solutions.
• Work and succeed in a fast-paced environment with frequent changes on multiple projects.
• Identify changes in scope and notify the project team accordingly.
• Provide input and resolve issues during the sales cycle, estimating, and fabrication processes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Company-sponsored events for team building and morale

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree