Controls Engineer (Night Shift) at Amsted Rail in Keokuk, Iowa

Job Description:

Principal Activities/Objectives:

• Design and develop value added HMI/SCADA applications based on project requirements and application strategy


• Specs and builds physical equipment associated with data collection efforts.


• Provides engineering support to operations in the troubleshooting, rebuilding and repair of electrical equipment and automated systems


• Design, develop and deploy machine and gauge control systems; integrated automation including robotics and servo controls; HMI systems; and data collection systems, according to company design standards


• Provides complete project management for new machine and system modifications, installations and upgrades.


• Maintains a high level of personal and professional knowledge of related technologies and manufacturing systems.


• Performs other assigned duties as determined by the manager


• Provide training as required for plant personnel in operation of the HMI and SCADA equipment


• Advanced understanding of networks and ability to troubleshoot common outages and system communication issues

• BS in electrical engineering, industrial automation, computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent professional qualifications


•  Experience with HMI, SCADA, PLC’s, and general control system design


• Design, deployment, and testing experience with Allen Bradley controls


• Experience with Invensys/Wonderware InTouch, System Platform, or comparable systems a plus.


• Experience with FactoryTalk View ME/SE programming preferred


• Experience with MS SQL Server and SQL Server Reporting Services


• Industrial Manufacturing experience is preferred


• Familiarity with OPC server software; Kepware preferred


• Fluent in editing and developing PLC programs


• Knowledge of PC and server configurations and administration


• Able to deliver complete and accurate electrical system drawing packages