Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) · 1 day ago
Controls Engineer (Siemens / TIA Portal)
East Hartford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $115K/yr
4+ years expThe Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. (CCAT) is an applied technology organization that supports the manufacturing industry by validating and scaling the adoption of advanced technologies. The Controls Engineer will design, implement, and support industrial control systems for advanced manufacturing cells, focusing on Siemens technologies to deliver robust automation solutions.
Non-profit Organization Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, program, and test Siemens PLC applications (S7-1200/1500) and motion/drive configurations (SINAMICS) in TIA Portal
Develop WinCC (Comfort/Advanced/Unified) HMIs, alarm management, user roles, recipes, and diagnostics
Design Profinet networks and integrate ET 200 I/O, safety devices, VFDs, and smart sensors; implement Profisafe for functional safety
Integrate robots, vision systems, tool changers, AMRs, end-effectors, and measurement devices using industrial protocols
Execute FAT/SAT, debug hardware/software, tune drives/motion axes, and support production startup
Develop and maintain electrical schematics, panel layouts, and bills of materials using ECAD tools
Create functional specifications, I/O lists, control narratives, and test procedures
Apply best practices for code modularity, diagnostics, and maintainability
Support training, troubleshooting, and both onsite and remote technical assistance
Participate in proposals, estimates, and technical presentations
Adhere to all CCAT safety policies, procedures, and laboratory protocols to maintain a safe and compliant work environment
Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in industry designing, programming, and commissioning industrial control systems
Proficiency with Siemens TIA Portal (PLC, HMI/WinCC, drives, safety)
Experience with S7-1200/1500, ET 200 I/O, SINAMICS drives, Profinet, and Profisafe
Ability to read and create electrical drawings and understand industrial wiring standards
Strong troubleshooting skills across software, networks, and hardware
Experience integrating sensors, actuators, drives, and robots
Strong documentation and communication skills
Must fulfill ITAR citizenship requirements
Preferred
Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls/Automation Engineering, or related field preferred
Experience with functional safety design (ISO 13849-1, IEC 62061) and safety PLC programming
Familiarity with UL 508A panel design and NEC/NFPA standards
Experience integrating robots with PLCs over Profinet/fieldbus
Knowledge of MES/SCADA connectivity (OPC UA, MQTT, databases)
Experience with version control, virtualization, or simulation tools
Customer-facing engineering services experience
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Company
Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT)
The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology Inc.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Ron Angelo
President and Chief Executive Officer
Jacquelynn Garofano
Chief Technology Officer
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