Controls Engineer

Talascend is currently seeking a Controls Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Mason, Ohio
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The Controls Engineer implements electrical projects as the lead engineer for integrated systems or sub-systems. The role involves project planning, reporting, technical implementation, and leadership in automation projects, primarily on-site with extensive travel across the US to customer sites.

• Apply prescriptive methodology to project tasks
• Collaborate with engineering teams
• Execute project tasks and prepare or update reports and documentation
• Attend weekly team meetings and review scheduled tasks and timelines
• Lead automation projects for material handling clients
• Develop and implement PLC code for material handling equipment
• Review AutoCAD layouts and schematics to program projects
• Test PLC prototypes internally and on-site for new or changed projects
• Assess programming and commissioning methods to meet internal standards
• Execute all test plans on-site, including internal and customer acceptance testing
• Monitor progress and report regularly on project timelines and scope management

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 4 years of controls engineering experience in a similar role
• Leadership experience (project lead, manager, supervisor, or team lead)
• Ability and willingness to travel over 85% of the time
• Experience with e-commerce material handling systems
• Proficiency in programmable logic controller (PLC) programming and electrical design for Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff PLCs
• Knowledge of variable frequency drive (VFD) programming and setup
• Experience with network protocols, warehouse control system interfaces, and protocols
• Expertise in human-machine interface (HMI) system design
• Experience with scanner and machine vision system interfaces
• Project planning and budgeting skills
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Logix 5000, Studio 5000, Zone Flex Configurator, RSLinx, Factory Talk View, B&R Automation Studio, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, SST Profibus Configuration tool, Ignition, SOPAS, Datalogic Data Man

• Ability to apply broad knowledge of professional discipline or advanced specific technical practices
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision and proactive initiative
• Flexibility to adapt working methods following defined procedures
• Strong collaboration skills with engineering teams
• Decisiveness in complex situations
• Technical problem-solving skills and ability to evaluate solutions
• 2-5 years of experience in controls engineering

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.