Are you ready to bring excitement and innovation to the world of automation controls engineering? Look no further! We’re seeking a talented individual to join our family-friendly team where fun meets cutting-edge technology.
Cates Controls Systems is headquartered in Wylie, TX and is looking to hire an Industrial Automation Controls Engineer. Joining the Cates team is both challenging and rewarding. You will become an important member of a very talented and dynamic team within our industry.
Why Us?
· Fun Atmosphere: Enjoy a workplace where creativity thrives, and every day brings new challenges and rewards.
· Family-Friendly: We are a company with strong principles and a family-based culture. You’ll find a supportive atmosphere where teamwork thrives.
· Cutting-Edge Projects: Be at the forefront of innovation in controls engineering with projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible.
· Travel Opportunities: Explore new places and cultures as part of your role – because learning happens both in and out of the office.
Key Responsibilities:
· Develop and manage project deliverables to a schedule, independently or within a team.
· Conscientious team player with excellent communications skills and the desire to build long term win-win relationships.
· Design, program, document, test, and validate control systems.
· Will perform on-site startup, commissioning, validation, support, and training.
· Demonstrate strong verbal and written communications with colleagues, management, and customers.
· Ability to adapt to changing requirements, think strategically, solve problems, and develop confidence with the team and customers.
· Ability to understand customers’ goals and work in partnership with all stakeholders to design solutions.
· Work and succeed in a fast-paced environment with frequent changes on multiple projects.
· Identify changes in scope and notify the project team accordingly.
· Provide input and resolve issues during the sales cycle, estimating, and fabrication processes.
· This position will require about 50% travel, both domestic and international.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent Automation experience
· 3+ Years of Experience with Industrial Automation
· Heavy motion controls and Servo Controls experience
· PLC programming, including creating from scratch:
· Rockwell Logix family most helpful
· Other brands (Siemens, Omron, GE, Modicon, etc.) helpful
· Safety programming in the PLC is a plus
· HMI/OIT programming, in any of the following:
· Wonderware ArchestrA/System Platform/InTouch
· Inductive Automation’s Ignition
· Rockwell FactoryTalk View ME or SE
· On-site IO and panel testing, set-up, troubleshooting, and drawings:
· IO check-out and motor direction testing (and reversal)
· VFD Setup and communications (Rockwell, Yaskawa, ABB, Mitsubishi, etc.)
· Ability to read and mark-up electrical panel and network drawings
· PLC-PLC, PLC-IO, PLC-VFD, and other communications
· Panel and wiring troubleshooting skills are a plus
· Expert knowledge of MS Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Word) to develop documentation such as descriptions, SOP, test plans and proposals
· While on-site, we are required to work in industrial environments, so applicants must be able to do all of the following activities easily and continually. Not all of these occur every day on every project, but often:
· Occasionally, extended hours and work over weekends and/or holidays will be necessary.
· Have daily safety meetings to review plant or company-specific requirements and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
· Climb under equipment to check/calibrate/test sensors and wiring
· Climb stairs, step ladders, and/or extension ladders
· Ride in scissor or others lifts with a harness (sometimes 30-40 feet)
· Lift objects up to 50lbs
· Carry tools, meters (can use a toolbelt), and use tools regularly
· Work in sub-optimal conditions like heat and cold (many times the plant building is not complete)
· Valid driver’s license
· Knowledge of standards and regulations such as NEC, UL508A, and OSHA
Perks & Benefits:
· Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
· Opportunities for professional growth and development
· Company-sponsored events for team building and morale
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're passionate about automation and eager to take on new challenges, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of industrial automation while enjoying the excitement of travel and the satisfaction of making a difference for our clients.
Come grow with us – together, we’ll engineer a brighter future.