Senior Controls Engineer - DIRECT HIRE/PERMANENT!

Manpower Engineering is exclusively partnering with an industry leading and growing company in the Jefferson, WI Area on a direct hire/permanent Senior Controls Engineer position. The company has been around for 60+ years, revolutionized their market, and continue to meet the needs of business of all sizes as they offer a wide variety of products. Our client''s continued success will come from their dedication to growth and their core philosophy of ensuring customers'' a superior product and ownership experience. Our client offers a very generous compensation plan (base salary plus bonus), great benefits package, Summer Hours, and product loan and discount programs. JOB DESCRIPTION The Senior Controls Engineer position oversees the development, execution and delivery of new control system projects as well as maintains existing equipment. Responsibilities include automation controls systems design, PLC/HMI programming, troubleshooting and start up commissioning. This person also contributes to overall team performance by training/mentoring associates, providing technical assistance, and improving processes and standards. Responsibilities:Problem solve equipment controls issues and implement improvements.Provide capital project control system guidance to equipment suppliers and installation contractors.Act as the SME for facility engineering resources on control systems programing.Prepare project deliverables including statements of work, status reports and budgets.Ensure adherence to Company standards and methodologies.Discuss needs with internal customers in a non-technical language.Analyze customer requests, understand need, and document in Functional Specification.Translate functional requirements into System Design Specifications.Develop programs to comply with system requirements.Mentor and guide project team members to deliver on the project/program requirements.Ensure customer acceptance by testing validation, and training users in changes to business processes.Other duties as assigned.Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:Working knowledge of Industrial Automation, Engineering, Computer Science or MIS.Knowledge of how to implement the automation used in 24x7 shop floor environments.Ability to safely work in electrical cabinets.Ability to establish strong working relationships with both technical and non-technical members of staff.Ability to be hands on with automation equipment and process troubleshooting.Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral format, with both vendors and internal customers.Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, dynamic environment.Self-motivated and driven to accomplish company goals.Qualifications: Minimum:Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related field3+ years of experienceExperience programming Industrial controls, PLC''s, HMI''s, Industrial communication protocols3 years of experience with PLC, HMI, Drives programming - experience using Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000 and FTV view is a plus.Preferred:Experience with Fanuc Robot troubleshooting and supportExperience with GE Proficy Suite - Machine Edition and HistorianExperience working with and troubleshooting automation equipment in a high uptime environmentSolid understanding of Ethernet IP communication configurations and troubleshootingExperience managing technical projects through a project cycle including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, commissioning, and closing phases.

Created: 2021-11-29