Kforce Inc · 8 hours ago
Controls Engineer
Austin, TX
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$55/hr - $67/hr
2+ years expKforce Inc is seeking a Controls Engineer to support commissioning, startup, operations, and maintenance of facilities systems on-site in Austin, TX. The role involves developing HMI and SCADA screens, optimizing data exchange with PLC systems, and providing on-call support for system outages.
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Responsibilities
Developing HMI and SCADA screens and optimize data exchange with PLC based systems
Architecting tools for automation of development and deployment of PLC based monitoring systems
Supporting a team to develop high efficiency alarm rationalization techniques
Taking part and supporting the commissioning of HMI and SCADA designs
Providing on call support for system outages and failover incidents
Creating design standards to optimize and improve factory end user experience
Participating in development of scalable network architectures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in an Engineering field (Majors in: Software Engineering or Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, etc.) or equivalent experience
2-4 years of experience as a hands-on SCADA & HMI Design Engineer
Advanced proficiency in Ignition SCADA design (Vision and Perspective), and modern High-Performance Graphics
Advanced proficiency in modern programming languages (Python, Java, C, VB) and database systems (MSSQL, MySQL, Access)
Ability to interact with controls networks protocols including, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus
Ability to understand digital logic concepts/languages SCL, Graph, Ladder, FB, data acquisition, and PID control
Participating in development of scalable network architectures
Preferred
Gold or Core Ignition Certification is a plus
Proven ability to design fault-tolerant systems with error handling and recovery and proficiency programming and tuning variable frequency drives is a plus
Proficiency selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, transmitters, safety hardware, PLC hardware remote I/O, VFDs and instrumentation is a plus
Exposure to a wide variety of production systems and machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (Level, temperature and pressure transducers, current and power meters, etc) is a plus
Knowledge of Siemens SCADA and HMI is a plus
Ability to create custom graphics using Photoshop etc. is a plus
Knowledge in Siemens PLC programming is a plus
Ability to understand PI&D documentation is a plus
Knowledge of MES is a plus
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Company
Kforce Inc
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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