VOLTAIX Controls Engineer (USA)

Job Title: Senior Controls Engineer
Location: Fremont, CA
Pay Rate: $100 per hour, W 2 ONLY 
Duration: 12 Month Contract
Work Mode: Onsite

Summary:

• Senior Controls Engineer responsible for applying engineering principles to design, program, install, startup, and troubleshoot automated industrial control systems.
• Focus on process automation of chemical plants using DCS, PLC, SCADA systems.
• Experience in ultrahigh purity materials for the semiconductor industry preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Drive a culture of "Do It Safe, Do It Right the First Time" through daily actions and words.
• Develop, implement, and support plant control system hardware, software, and field instrumentation safely and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot control system hardware and software and implement corrective actions independently.
• Participate in Design Reviews and PHAs as a team member or leader.
• Configure and program PLC, DCS, and SCADA control systems.
• Work with highly hazardous chemicals at a manufacturing facility.
• Establish engineering design basis and assist with design documentation for new and existing facilities.
• Assist with loop tests and interlock tests for new processes and yearly ISO testing.
• Complete all assigned trainings and tasks successfully.
• Understand electrical distribution and power loading in industrial control systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, including programming PLC/DCS for chemical plant design and operation.
• Knowledge and experience in instrument engineering.
• Familiarity with applicable codes and standards for process control hardware and software.
• Experience with Siemens automation systems hardware and TIA Portal software.
• Experience with Rockwell ControlLogix/CompactLogix hardware and software.
• Experience with Emerson Proficy HMIs.
• Ability to develop and interpret electrical schematics.
• Experience with developing and deploying ethernet-based industrial networks.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with AVEVA Intouch HMI and Historian.
• Experience with AVEVA System Platform.
• Experience in a rapid-growth environment.
• Trained in standard procedures for safe gas and chemical handling.
• Chemical plant operation experience strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Team player with leadership abilities.
• Self-starter with the ability to perform well under pressure and continuously changing priorities.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.