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San Francisco, CA
Lead Controls Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Wolff-Kohler
San Francisco, CA
Lead Controls Engineer
  • Develop and apply control technologies to gas turbine aftermarket applications
  • Define and continuously improve methodologies for developing and testing gas turbine software and control systems
  • Develop new control technologies into packaged product offerings
  • Participate in Factory Acceptance / Software Acceptance Tests with customers
  • Support site installations with occasional travel to customer sites 80% Office 20% Travel to customer site
  • Lead projects with ultimate responsibility for quality and schedule metrics
  • Support Controls Software Engineering process, Production and Field Engineering
Chicago, IL
Lead Drives & Controls Field Engineer
Chicago, IL
Keeling, Harber and Krajcik
Chicago, IL
Lead Drives & Controls Field Engineer
  • Work cross-functionally with the Commercial team, identifying and quoting new opportunities
  • Plan, organize, lead and execute multiple small and large projects involving internal and external labor and procurement of material
  • Conduct work activities in a compliant manner, adhering to the highest level of personal safety
  • Drives (AC and DC)
  • Understand critical industry standards
  • Develop and expand technical knowledge and expertise
  • Emergency Stop Systems
present
Detroit, MI
Senior / Lead Controls Engineer, Repost
Detroit, MI
Mann-Jakubowski
present
Detroit, MI
Senior / Lead Controls Engineer, Repost
present
  • Work in a team environment
  • Provide guidance to electrical and electronic technicians in programming, repair, and maintenance of PLCs/PACs programs and control systems
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned
  • Develop test plans for proof of concept testing
  • Apply computer and controls engineering to semi-automate existing life test equipment
  • Demonstrate conscientious and ambitious behavior
  • Effectively communicate in both verbal and written forms to various groups, including but not limited to: technicians, supervisors, department manager, and engineers
Education Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Tulane University
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Skills Skills
  • Lead projects with ultimate responsibility for quality and on-time deliverables
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and report on work activity
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to develop PLC software for highly integrated system via communications interfaces to external systems such as servers, scanners, scales, etc
  • Ability to design and program complex systems including sortation and other machines/solutions
  • Ability to manage project sites
  • Proficient with PC desktop applications (MS Office)
  • Ability to integrate components via serial interfaces and Ethernet interfaces
  • Basic mechanical skills
  • Ability to develop PLC software for complex machines
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15 Lead Controls Engineer resume templates

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Lead Controls Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university
  • GE Toolbox / ToolboxST experience
  • Passion for continuous learning and applying best practices to achieve practical solutions
  • Actively seek and embrace change
  • Customer focused and Global mindset
  • Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
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Lead Drives & Controls Field Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Transformers
  • MCC’s
  • Drives (AC and DC)
  • Motors
  • Tachometers
  • PLC’s
  • Master Controllers
  • Network Devices
  • HMI Systems
  • Maintenance Stations
  • Computer Servers
  • Emergency Stop Systems
  • DB Circuits
  • Field Current,
  • Armature Current,
  • Speed, CEMF,
  • Position,
  • Stand Controllers (Hydraulics, AGC, Gap Control, Eccentricity, Mass Flow, Gauge)
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in System Design, Product Design, Field Service or Maintenance position
  • Team Player willing to contribute
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Lead Controls Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop and apply control technologies to gas turbine aftermarket applications
  • Define and continuously improve methodologies for developing and testing gas turbine software and control systems
  • Write, test and develop requirements for turbine application code
  • Develop new control technologies into packaged product offerings
  • Participate in Factory Acceptance / Software Acceptance Tests with customers
  • Support site installations with occasional travel to customer sites 80% Office 20% Travel to customer site
  • Lead projects with ultimate responsibility for quality and schedule metrics
  • Support Controls Software Engineering process, Production and Field Engineering
  • Provide engineering technical support cross functional teams to improve or resolve Controls design, performance
  • Lead Software development new units, CM&Us and perform validation test
  • Lead the solution of complex technical problems with minimal guidance
  • Important to meet below requirements to be considered as candidate in the process
  • Gas Turbine controls knowledge/experience
  • GE Controls Mark x Platform & tools experience
  • Cimplicity based HMI experience
  • Understanding of Heavy duty/Aero Packages functionality
  • Availability to travel 80% Office 20% Field supports
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Lead Engineer Controls & Systems Technologies Resume Examples & Samples

  • Be technology & engineering expert in Eaton to drive commercial adoption of electrical vehicle powertrain management solution and electric hydraulic solution through advanced control technologies
  • Have in depth knowledge of APAC regional Vehicle and Hydraulics business goals and strategies and create direction to identify opportunities aligning to regional Vehicle and Hydraulics business needs and influence strategy for new energy vehicles (bus, truck, automotive, vocational) specifically for EV bus and MOEM, agricultures, etc for Hydraulics business. Lead and improve the process of mapping technology solutions to market opportunities
  • Create innovative product concepts/prototypes based on breakthrough technologies for vehicle & electrical-vehicle applications, as a technical lead and as a team member as well as for Hydraulics application into MOEM, agricultures, etc. Identify, analyze, and validate advanced technologies in the areas of vehicle/Hydraulics component/system; electrical vehicle/Hydraulics powertrain control; and embedded systems
  • Serve as project leader, manages and coordinates multi-disciplined projects from design to implementation and serves as an expert resource in powertrain control area; and co-ordinate with APAC/China business team, global business team, EIIC CoE, and CRT. Lead technology development projects and manage teams (local and remote resources) and external technology resources (Divisions and Universities). Coordinate & manage multi-cultural globally distributed teams
  • Mentors/Guilds junior engineers and interns, and serves as an expert resource for other engineers
  • Have technical skills with multiple practical applications and experiences, as well as using hands-on tools like DFSS more
  • Support CRT China manager to identity and recommend Government Programs opportunities with CTO office and APAC Corp. Public Affairs for CRT China
  • Support to build open innovation with China top universities in new energy vehicle area and electric-hydraulic area and to strengthen tech eco-system for advanced control power block
  • Identify, analyze, and validate core technologies in at least one of the following areas: vehicle/hydraulics component/system; electrical vehicle/hydraulics powertrain management solutions; advanced control; intelligent system; embedded systems
  • Lead customer relationship with Eaton product and engineering divisions to successfully develop and transfer technology
  • Develop business cases, conduct voice-of-the-customer interviews, collect market data
  • Coordinate and manage multi-cultural distributed teams on multi-disciplinary research and product development
  • Identify, initiate and manage projects with universities and research institutes (both China and overseas)
  • Create project plans, manage budgets and resources, and deliver results on-budget and on-schedule
  • Present complex technical ideas and business cases to stakeholders and senior management on a regular basis
  • Lead government contract proposal preparation and technical publications
  • Provide input to department and innovation center technology strategy planning for future growth opportunities
  • Maintain subject matter expertise on products, technologies, manufacturers, and businesses to support divisional and operational activities
  • Respond to other tasks at request from management
  • PhD degree preferred, in Vehicle/Electrical-Vehicle/Hydraulics/Mechanical Engineering or related field, from top universities, with 2+ years experience
  • MS degree in related field with 6+ years experience required, in similar innovation or R&D organizations from major MNCs
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Lead Controls Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Computer Science Engineering from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 5 years of engineering experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience with controls systems associated with Gas Turbine Packaging
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience designing integrated control systems similar to Aeroderivative gas turbine packages
  • Experience dealing with developing budgets
  • Knowledge of Codes and Standards applicable to Gas Turbine Package
  • Experience leading projects involving multi-disciplinary teams located globally
  • Six Sigma Green Belt Certified / Black Belt certified or equivalent quality certification
  • Experience working in a global matrix organization
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with cross-functional experience
  • Ability to make data-based recommendations and decisions
  • Ability to successfully work in a team environment
  • Ability to travel to support customer needs
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Senior Lead Controls Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Design control systems for complex automated systems “from the ground up”, including developing panel layouts, power distribution and controls wiring diagrams, PLC programs and HMI programs
  • Will work closely and should be very familiar with Allen Bradleyand Control Logix PLC’s and Allen Bradley Panel View and Panel View Plus HMI’s
  • A background in both manufacturing and process controls along with a strong understanding of instrumentation, analog signaling and basic electronics would be very helpful
  • Experience with a start-up manufacturing operation
  • Expert knowledge of controls systems
  • Expert organizational skills
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Lead Controls Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Invents and develop embedded control system strategies. Use debugging and simulation tools to efficiently perform design iterations and optimization
  • Verifies solutions created by you or other team members through simulation, sub-system, hardware-in-the-loop and vehicle level testing
  • Champions and document improvements to the engineering standard work processes we use to engineer our products
  • Utilizes FMEA process to enhance design robustness. Contribute to continued enhancement of Core Embedded Software to support additional product features
  • Develops validation and verification test plans at a unit, sub-system and vehicle level to fully validate requirements. Analyze vehicle data from test and customer vehicles to investigate, identify, and resolve issues and performance complaints
  • Minimum 4 years relevant experience with embedded control system applications
  • Masters of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering discipline from a nationally accredited university
  • Good communication skills with ability to interface directly with external partners, suppliers, and both internal and external customers
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Lead Controls Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Serve as the beamline controls section technical lead, supervising a group of control software engineers and system designers in the research, development/design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of over 100 LabVIEW-based beamline control systems used to control the optics and instrumentation for ALS beamlines, end-stations and associated facilities
  • Direct, organize, coordinate and support the effort to develop, install and maintain control software and hardware for ALS beamlines, end-stations and associated facilities
  • Interface with ALS scientists and management to plan control system upgrades, determine future control capabilities, and develop new control projects and their priorities
  • Participate in periodic internal reviews of the technology used to address the needs of future ALS beamlines
  • Develop plans, budgets, and schedules that defines the technical content, scope, deliverables and completion milestones which are reviewed by ALS scientists and managers
  • Supervise the repair, corrections and modifications executed by the section members in order to keep user operations running smoothly
  • Ensure systems are debugged as quickly and efficiently as possible during beamline user operations (i.e. minimizing MTTR) and systems are maintained and upgraded during scheduled shutdown days (i.e. maximizing MTBF and up-time)
  • Design Motion control, data acquisition, vision control, data processing of multiple input and multiple output systems
  • Design a single integrated control system per beamline that allows further development of higher level scanning and tuning functions
  • Follow national and laboratory electrical engineering and installation build standards and techniques
  • Ensure staff members have the resources (computers, RAID storage, hardware spares, software development environment, software tools etc.) to develop controls software and support beamlines
  • Maintain a work environment that embraces diversity, fosters creativity and innovation, and ensures compliance with Department of Energy (DOE) and Berkeley Lab rules and policies by hiring, evaluating, managing and mentoring staff
  • Bachelor’s in computer science, engineering, mathematics or other physical sciences, and/or or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 10 or more years of experience working with control systems and related software in an R&D environment
  • Demonstrated knowledge in motion control, data acquisition, vision and instrument control
  • Background in feedback control theory
  • Demonstrated LabVIEW software and hardware experience
  • Leadership/management experience with project teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills and highly self-motivated and willing to look for and learn new technologies
  • Experience with synchrotron instrumentation control systems
  • Experience with IEEE-488, RS-232/485, real time systems, embedded micros, TCP and UDP programming, electronics, graphical user interface development
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Lead Controls Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum of 3 years of real time controls design or modeling experience
  • Greenbelt Certification or equivalent quality training
  • Master’s Degree in Controls Engineering, Computer, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum of 5 years of wind industry experience with a focus on plant controls systems
  • Strong analytical approach to problem solving
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to succeed in a global team environment
  • Experience with typical controls platforms
  • Strong background and experience in real-time control development
  • Demonstrated process orientation in approach to work
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Lead Controls Solutions Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or related Engineering discipline from an accredited university or college
  • Demonstrated ability to independently drive projects to completion
  • Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, HRSG (Heat Recovery Steam Generator), and/or Plant controls knowledge / experience
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Lead Controls Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 5 years engineering experience
  • Knowledge of Control Systems, Ladder-logic, and Network Protocols
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening
  • 4+ years of Gas Turbine experience
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Controls Lead Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Acts as technical interface with customers, establishing professional relationships to ensure that the project requirements are fully defined and agreed
  • Ensures that required prerequisites (e.g. design inputs, tools, documentation, deliverables, schedule, and budget) are in place prior to commencing work
  • Minimum 5-8 years of Controls Engineering experience is required
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Senior / Lead Controls Engineer, Repost Resume Examples & Samples

  • Apply computer and controls engineering to semi-automate existing life test equipment
  • Assist with special test set-ups that require some level of automation and/or data acquisition
  • Adhere to all corporate and laboratory safety standards and policies, including all EPA regulations
  • Provide guidance to electrical and electronic technicians in programming, repair, and maintenance of PLCs/PACs programs and control systems
  • Develop test plans for proof of concept testing
  • Demonstrate conscientious and ambitious behavior
  • Effectively communicate in both verbal and written forms to various groups, including but not limited to: technicians, supervisors, department manager, and engineers
  • Collaborate with the global lab support team
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned
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Lead Controls Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • 3+ years of Product Design and Development experience in an automated Manufacturing environment
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field
  • Strong Automation skills with experience with Robots Programming
  • Strong C or C# programing skills
  • Working knowledge of Delta Tau, Beckhoff, Parker, Fanuc, programming languages
  • SQL working knowledge
  • Project Management background
  • Highly organized
  • Experience with Industrial Robotic Systems and Process Controls
  • Experience in Autodesk Inventor, Inventor Vault, Epicor
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Lead Controls Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • System functional definition
  • Defining PLC program development/deployment schedules and management of the schedules to completion
  • PLC to host interface communication specifications
  • Selection of scanning, weighing and other measurement devices
  • Define communications specifications of measurement device interfaces
  • Management of both controls hardware and software technical requirements
  • Coordinating with project manager and management
  • Coordinating with software engineering group to insure proper system performance occurs
  • Other duties as required to insure proper and successful project execution
  • Program PLCs to support Material Handling Equipment operations
  • Customer interface to relationship management
  • Monitor project work and assist management to ensure project completion per the schedule
  • Support system post installation for customer service
  • Up to 50% travel is required
  • Ability to design and program complex systems including sortation and other machines/solutions
  • Coordinate resources to insure proper project execution
  • Technical documentation
  • Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology or related field
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in MHE industry or equivalent
  • Understanding of electrical principles
  • Ability to develop PLC software for highly integrated system via communications interfaces to external systems such as servers, scanners, scales, etc
  • Elevated debugging and problem resolution skills
  • Ability to develop PLC software for complex machines
  • Ability to manage project sites
  • Coordinate electrical installation services
  • Coordinate services with customer
  • Ability to manage internal technical resources
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Lead Controls Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college
  • Minimum of 3 years of Engineering experience
  • Experience in automation controller programming, Rx3i and/or MkVIe are strong pluses
  • Experience in installation, field testing, and commissioning of utility protection equipment, and/or large rotating equipment controls
  • Knowledge of microprocessor control hardware, firmware, architecture
  • Demonstrated electrical and mechanical troubleshooting capability
  • Superior communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a team environment and independently
  • Ability to develop and implement standards and structured programs
  • Knowledge of and experience using IEEE, IEC, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards and codes, and
  • Ability to engineer design packages when no clear customer specification is provided
  • Excellent personal computer skills, including proficiency with Excel and Word. AutoCAD, and/or Microstation are pluses
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Lead Controls Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Supports and programs field measurement devices including ABB TotalFlow and Emerson ROC using FST code and the DS800 user program
  • Supports a wide range of communications protocols, networks, and radio telemetry including ControlNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet I/O, Device Level Rings, Ethernet Radios, Serial Radios, Modbus and OPC
  • Programs and maintains various PLCs and HMIs but primarily Allen Bradley PLCs and GE iFix and Wonderware HIMIs. Supports operations and engineering through the MOC process, ongoing maintenance, and troubleshooting
  • Supports integration efforts for new acquisitions, past experience of integrating controls systems of two companies that have merged would be beneficial
  • 10-20 years industry experience in Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls Engineering
  • Experience in PLC & HMI Programming including Allen Bradley PLCs and GE iFix and Wonderware HMIs
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and report on work activity
  • Understanding of PLC Programming including ladder logic, function block, and structured text
  • Understanding of Industry-Specific Standards such as NEC, API, and DOT standards
  • Operations are performed 7 days a week 24 hours a day; therefore, continuous support is required including rotational on call support
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Lead Controls Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Invents and develop embedded control system strategies
  • Use debugging and simulation tools to efficiently perform design iterations and optimization
  • Utilizes FMEA process to enhance design robustness
  • Develops validation and verification test plans at a unit, sub-system and vehicle level to fully validate requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited institution with a minimum of 4 years of experience with embedded control system applications
  • Or Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited institution with a minimum 2 years of experience with embedded control system applications
  • No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within a 50 mile radius Galesburg, MI or Southfield, MI will be considered
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Lead Controls Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field from an accredited university or college
  • Minimum of 5 years of design and/or commissioning experience in generator controls systems for power plants or comparable electronic machine controls experience in another industry
  • Experience with excitation systems, generator-protection systems, synchronization & metering equipment and static frequency converters
  • Attention to detail and time management skills to ensure deadlines are met
  • Proficient with computer software, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project
  • Ability to adapt to changing technology
  • Practical knowledge of GE products: EX2100, EX2100e, LS2100e, and/or Alstom products: ControGen SX and ControGen HX
  • Clear thinker, detail oriented, insightful, quantitative, results oriented analyst and engineer
  • Excellent technical writing in general with focus on requirements and design documents
  • Strong verbal communication skills and customer focused mindset
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills for technical and business audiences
  • Able and willing to take ownership and responsibility for assigned tasks
  • Self-starter with energy, positive “Can-Do” attitude – Proven track record of producing quality deliverables on specification, to project budget, at product cost, and on schedule
  • High energy team player with multi-cultural skills, able to influence effectively in a decentralized, cross functional matrix and global environment
  • Ability to effectively switch-task and manage multiple projects at the same time
  • Continuous improvement “mindset” with an ability to identify, influence, and implement better ways to do an activity or process
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Senior / Lead Controls Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Support electronic software programming applications development across a range of controllers
  • Apply high degree of independent knowledge to lead cross functional efforts in technical problem solving
  • Troubleshooting and problem solving in the area of software code and integrating electronic controls
  • Coordinate and guide local and global teams of support staff
  • Develop electronic system applications with custom PLC modules