Job Title: Controls Engineer
Direct Hire Opening
Location: Plano, TX 75074
Essential Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, and commission electrical control systems for industrial bakery equipment in manufacturing and bakery environments.
- Evaluate electrical systems, components, products, and applications by applying knowledge of electrical systems, controls, automation, and industrial equipment.
- Develop electrical control systems based on customer requirements, equipment specifications, and applicable manufacturing and assembly methods.
- Design and implement control systems for bakery equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, and related electrical components.
- Write PLC and HMI programs from scratch and modify existing programs to meet equipment and customer requirements.
- Develop complete electrical control schematics for equipment based on company standards, customer specifications, and project requirements.
- Create electrical panel layouts using AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical.
- Design and document electrical testing methods and perform testing to verify system functionality, product quality, and equipment performance.
- Test, troubleshoot, and commission electrical control systems and equipment in manufacturing and bakery environments.
- Develop and modify manufacturing processes and electrical equipment to improve system performance, reliability, and production efficiency.
- Analyze test data, identify issues, and implement corrective actions to improve electrical and control system performance.
- Provide engineering information and technical support by responding to questions and requests from customers, technicians, operators, and internal teams.
- Train and guide technicians on control system operation, troubleshooting, programming, and equipment commissioning.
- Prepare technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing system information, test results, and performance trends.
- Maintain accurate electrical drawings, control documentation, software programs, and product data.
- Support equipment installation, startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning as required.
- Work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, service, sales, and other teams to develop and implement effective technical solutions.
- Maintain current knowledge of controls, automation, electrical systems, and related technologies through training, technical publications, workshops, and professional development.
- Travel as required to support customer projects, equipment installations, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or 5+ years of related experience as an Automation Specialist or Controls Engineer.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer or Controls Engineer in a manufacturing, industrial, or plant environment.
- Controls and automation experience highly preferred.
- Strong electrical and automation aptitude with excellent technical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with controls and automation software and hardware such as AutoCAD, Rockwell Studio 5000, FactoryTalk Studio, PowerFlex 525 drives, Allen-Bradley PLCs, and related systems.
- Siemens Experience is a plus
- Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software.
- Experience designing and troubleshooting electrical control systems, PLCs, HMIs, drives, and industrial automation equipment.
- Experience creating complete control schematics and electrical panel layouts.
- Experience with equipment testing, startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
- Specific operating knowledge or experience with bread, roll, cake, and pie bakery equipment preferred.
- Knowledge of project management principles and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to learn interactively and adapt to new technologies, equipment, and control systems.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to remain focused and meet project deadlines.
- Ability to travel as required.