Senior Ignition Controls Engineer – Modesto

Factory Technologies, Inc., a Systems Integrator located in Modesto CA., is 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.

Along with the traditional controls engineer technical skills, as a member of the FTI team, you will be most successful with the following non-technical skills/traits:

• Communication, communication, communication
  • 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 employees.
• Focus – support others when needed and allow others to focus on their tasks as needed.
• Be curious, not judgmental – ask questions to get details.
• 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.
• Repeatability/scalability – think about the work you’re completing and how it may be reused and/or scaled for the future. Reuse existing work where appropriate.
• Self awareness – understand where you’re at and what your strengths/weaknesses are.
• Empathy – put yourself in someone else’s shoes before judging. All engineers find mistakes in others work. Remember that others will find mistakes in your work too.
• Active Listening – listen with the intent to understand, not just to react/respond.
• Conflict resolution – support reducing inevitable tensions both internally and externally.
• Resilience – some days can be difficult. Some projects can be difficult. Remember that those difficult times are temporary.
• Take care of yourself – everyone is different and you will be supported to avoid burnout. You need to be your own gatekeeper and communicate issues, goals and needs.
• Participate – improvements can only be made with participation. Without participation, everything else is just complaining.
• Time Management/prioritization – senior team members take on a lot of work and can be asked to be in two places oritizing can be a daily challenge. Communicate your issues and come to the table with a proposed solution.

Sr. Controls Engineers are most successful in this role when they have the following “traditional” skills:

• 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…