Controls Systems Engineer

Specific Duties, Activities and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other

duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

 New client development by identifying potential markets, networking, and establishing

relationships with new and existing customers.

 Support sales and marketing teams to align engineering capabilities with market

demands.

 Collaborate with clients to understand their automation needs and develop tailored

solutions that improve efficiency and productivity. Working with customers to define

project definition and scope.

 Produce electrical schematic drawings of Control Panel Layouts using AutoCAD Electrical

for new and existing clients.

 Specify and verify controls requirements on new equipment and existing equipment

retrofits including maintenance of accurate drawings and documentation.

 Supervise installation of engineering systems or retrofits on new and existing equipment.

 Oversee new equipment development through validation, start-up, and continuous

process improvement.

 Create and maintain and Engineering file for each project

 Design and interpret PLC code.

 Oversees a progress schedule for each project.

 Function as key resource in troubleshooting controls and PLC issues in the processing

facilities.

 Ensure design changes are documented and communicated through the documentation

revision processes

 Create technical specifications and technical design documents for equipment.

 Oversees the inspection of panels for correct wiring and set-up and perform in-house

testing of engineered PLC code

 Travel to customers facilities for assessment engineering specifications, installation

and start-up of panels and follow up to ensure proper function and customer satisfaction

 Function as technical resource to customers to address and resolve inquiries and

problems and ensure the successful completion of current or other AS LLC projects.

 Assist office personnel in creating BOM for customers, completion of field service

reports, job costing timecards, payables, and invoices to the customer

 Maintain technical competency and remain current on new technology and trends in the

industry.

 Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental

housekeeping standards. Adhere to company policies set out in the employee

handbook.

Education and Experience 

 Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (or related field)

 Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of experience in control systems.

Knowledge/Skills Requirements 

 Experience with AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical

 Strong PLC programming skills including PID Development

 Good written verbal communication skills

 Good analytical skills

 Business computer literacy skills (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, database etc.)

 Strong communication skills both written and oral for internal documentation as well as

direct interaction with outside suppliers, internal Managers and Sr. Management.

 Ability to work independently on multiple projects.