Controls Engineer

Job Requirements

• Delivers the Technical scope
• Perform a variety of controls engineering work (complex/non-complex depending on the seniority and expertise)
• Assist Leads
• Focus on developing their technical skills

1. Control Strategy Development
2. Sensor Integration & Open (measurement) and closed (control) Loops
3. System Validation & Testing, FAT support
4. Documentation & Compliance
5. On-Site Commissioning Support, SAT support

1. Control Strategy Development

• Develop control strategies for automation and system optimization.
• Implement PID, adaptive, and model-based control algorithms.
• Optimize control loops for stability, responsiveness, and energy efficiency.

1. Sensor Integration & Feedback Loops

• Integrate sensor feedback loops for real-time data acquisition and system response.
• Implement tuning methodologies to enhance control system performance.
• Ensure accurate signal processing for optimal control actions.

1. System Validation & Testing

• Validate control performance via simulations and real-time testing.
• Perform stability and robust analysis of developed control strategies.
• Ensure compliance with industry safety and performance standards.

1. On-Site Support

• Travel to customer sites for debugging and machine qualification.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting as required.
• Assist in tuning and commissioning control systems on-site.

• Participate in concept development to obtain the best quality, cost and deadline.
• Perform offline programming of special machinery for the automotive industry.
• Program PLC and HMI systems using the following platforms: TIA Portal / Step 7 (Siemens), Studio 5000 / Factory Talk (Rockwell), etc.
• Test the different machine sequences (automatic, manual, audits and calibrations, etc).
• Equipment installation correctly (check that the different devices are wired and calibrated properly).
• Study machine capability studies and analysis (CGs, CGKs, etc. ).
• Troubleshoot of the complete system including Automation, Controls Software and Communication protocols.
• Stay up to date with technological advances and new products.
• Carry out designs, create exploded drawings and details drawings.
• Review self-work and peer work
• Create design documentation, manuals etc.

• Complete and control narrative, functional control logic (respective documentation), and models.
• Complete and functional source code of the developed software.
• Test plan and Test Cases (functional testing & loop testing)
• User manuals and technical documentation.
• Troubleshooting guides and system flowcharts.
• Stability and performance analysis reports.
• System integration reports and test results.
• Risk Assessments analysis
• Preliminary reviews and program backups if requested by the Client technical lead.

Work Experience

1. PLC and HMI programming
2. Experience in programming of motion controls systems
3. Knowledge of industrial fieldbus (Ethernet/IP, Profinet etc. )
4. Strong computer skills and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
5. Engaged in supporting control strategies for automation and system optimization.
6. Technical documentation (drawings, specifications, etc. )
7. Good knowledge of project management and engineering techniques, processes and tools, including project planning tools
8. Knowledge of Machine Directive and other industrial equipment safety rules
9. Working experience in an international team
10. Green Belt 6-Sigma Certification / Experience Good to have
11. Fluent in English, both written and spoken
12. Flexible to travel
13. Knowledge of Spanish, Polish, Chinese or German will be positively valued

• Studio 5000

• Good team player
• Pro-Active (creativity & initiative)
• Time management
• Decision making
• Objectives focused
• Problem-solving
• Customer focused
• Hands-on
• Resolutive
• Self-starter