Controls Engineer - Lewisville, TX

Company: Prime Controls
Location: Lewisville
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

Summary: Implement systems integration projects by understanding customer requirements, performing controls system architectural design, design and program HMIs, design and program PLCs, testing and acceptance of automation programs, on-site start-up, customer training, writing of documentation, and coordination with co-workers, customers, and vendors. Purpose: Assist in most aspects of system integration projects by identifying parts and components for PLC, network, computer, and software components, programming PLCs and HMIs, testing functionality of program logic and installed equipment, troubleshooting software and systems issues during start-up, and developing and assembling required documentation and user manuals created during the development process. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Work with project managers and estimators to assess potential projects and submit proposals. Read and interpret diagrams and documentation as well as communicate with customers to understand objectives and preferences. Develop requirements for control panels and approve their design. Read and understand documents detailing the control system functionality for the purpose of writing PLC code to implement that logic. Program controls to connect from less than 20 points up to thousands of input/output points. Develop the human machine interface (HMI). Develop hardware and software test plans and write simulation logic for the testing of the PLC and HMI system. At the client site, the incumbent may supervise the installation of the systems. Test the installed system to observe system functionality and to assure that the programs function as designed. Troubleshoot problems that occur during startup that may be caused by incorrect drawings, changes in customer desires, incorrect instrumentation specifications, or other technical issues. Diagnose and resolve software and hardware interface issues. Train customers on use and operation of client-specific system integration software. Interface with manufacturers and vendors of software and application products, especially with regard to problem diagnosis and resolution. Work with others to develop alternative system and software designs. May respond to service calls to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair programming and system failures. Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer.

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