Senior Control Engineer

Controls - Modesto, California

We are currently seeking to hire a Sr. Controls Engineer (Ignition Specialist). This position requires development work within an office environment and support at client sites. This is not a remote role and is based in Modesto, CA.

• All team members need to strive for excellent communication skills; oral, written and listening.
• Discuss task/milestone/project successes, failures, roadblocks with your team.
• Let the team know of unexpected changes to the project and/or personal life schedule – as soon as you can. Text, phone, email – whatever it takes.
• Let the team know of unexpected changes to the scope of work.
• Provide daily updates on progress. Know your audience and cater your updates accordingly.
• Feedback – ask for it and provide it respectfully.
• Sharing/collaboration – share your time, your skills and the information you have gathered over the years. As a senior engineer, you will be expected to support/develop/lead/mentor junior engineers, drafter’s, shop personnel and new
• Adaptability/flexibility – the controls systems integrator world is fast paced and changes regularly. Team members need to be able to change directions routinely.
• Problem solving/critical thinking – senior team members are key to solving problems whether they be technical or other.

• 3-5 years’ experience with Ignition development
• Ignition Gold certified (strongly preferred)
• Experience in Ignition 7.9 – 8.3
• Variety of experience – i.e. PLC experience (primarily Allen Bradley), SQL databases, Python, Java, Process automation, Network IT/OT convergence.
• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics engineering, Computer Science degree or 10+ years equivalent relevant industry experience
• Expert in PLC/HMI programming and systems integration in industrial applications using various Allen-Bradley, GE and Siemens platforms.
• Strong competency in using Rockwell Automation products, Wonder Ware and Inductive Automation HMI/SCADA software.
• Must be able to read and generate P&’s, flow diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Advanced knowledge of networking and communication protocols, such as but not limited to, Ether Net, Asi, Modbus, IO-Link, Control Net and Device Net.
• Complete projects within budget
• Have a working knowledge of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical and/or ePlan.
• Identify control system components and use a bill of materials to meet project requirements adhering to UL 508A, IEEE and NEC standards.
• Support and/or create project cost estimates.
• High level knowledge of process instrumentation.
• High level knowledge of programming and configuring Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Excellent communication skills; oral, written and listening.
• High level knowledge of, or interest in, mechanical systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Must be able to work unsupervised and as part of a team as required.
• Flexibility when required to work outside of normal business hours as required by client’s needs.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean DMV record.