Senior Controls Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer Join Kasa Companies and help deliver innovative automation and controls solutions for industry-leading customers. We're seeking a skilled Senior Controls Engineer who is passionate about electrical design, PLC/HMI programming, system integration, and bringing complex automation projects to life.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy seeing your work move from concept to commissioning, we'd love to hear from you.

Essential Duties

& Responsibilities Designs work including electrical schematics, power circuit and control circuit sizing and loading, SCCR calculations, thermal Calculations for control panels, and control panel interior & exterior design and layouts. Follows Kasa design & sizing procedures as well as NEC (NFPA 70) and UL508A requirements and any other project specific code requirements.

Assist with and perform formal electrical drawing quality control processes such as yellow lines for drafting accuracy or red lines for content. Follows document control procedures for revisions, submittals, and Kasa design process flow. Develops PLC programs and HMI programs. Industrial network configuration and setup for different communication protocols.

Debugs and tests control systems at the customer's facility (start-up/stand-by). Works alone or with project team and communicate well with the project lead and or project manager. Writes operations manuals, user manuals, O&M manuals, etc. Develops checkout and validation forms for Factory Acceptance tests and on-site commissioning and all required documentation on projects per the Kasa Process Manual.

On-site startup and commissioning of systems. May involve 10-to-20-hour shifts per day as required to meet specific start-up schedules. Sufficiently independent and capable of starting up a system without assistance. Attends and actively participate in project meetings. Basic level of understanding of UL508A for industrial control panels Understands and follow Kasa Standard Operating Procedures.

Manages small jobs, typically requiring a single engineer. Effectively engages with customers as needed on projects. Develops data structures, program efficiencies, upper-level programming for system control, monitoring and status displays. Read a Scope of Work for a system and have an understanding of what is required or be able to ask logical questions of the PM/PE to get clarification.

Creates parameter files for DeviceNet Cards, VFDs, ArmorStarts, and other devices as applicable. Has a working knowledge of all relevant communication protocols such as Ethernet IP, Modbus, ProfiBus, ProfiNet, etc., pertinent to the industry work they are working on. Leadership Helps direct, coordinate, and assist with planning, organizing, control integration, and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility.

May act as the project lead engineer. May assign or delegate work to project personnel such as technical studies, electrical designs, preparation of specifications and technical plans, and testing. Track and be able to report to management personnel the status of all project tasks. May assist in review of engineering and designs for compliance with engineering principals, company standards, and customer contract requirements, and related specifications.

Directly and appropriately communicates with the customer, end user, project team, etc Other Duties Exemplifies Kasa Values including Teamwork, Integrity, Relationships, Play, Improvement, Perseverance, Conscientiousness and Excellence. Demonstrates Kasa’s Behavioral Norms including Be Present, Speak Your Truth, Attend to Safety & Be Open to Outcomes.

Complies with all safety policies and procedures. Complies with all attendance standards and company policies. Other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from four-year college or technical school; or three-years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

One-year controls engineer experience.

Preferred Qualifications

PLC hardware and programming experience preferred. Prior experience in the conveyor, material handling or related industries desired. Additional Qualifications Ability to interpret a variety of instruction, either written or verbal, diagram or schedule. Maintains an acceptable driving record (MVR). Ability to read, write and speak English.

Ability to communicate effectively with peers and subordinates in a one-on-one and/or group setting. Ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and dimensions. Ability to work with fractions and decimals, converting them back and forth. Ability to work independently as well as within a team.

Ability to multi-task in a high pace environment. Organizational skills and attention to detail a must. Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize time and various projects. Ability to work with confidential data. Skills in organization, prioritization and time management. Work under stress to meet project deadlines and minute attention to detail.

Work with customers that are demanding and at times have unrealistic expectations. Work Environment This position operates in an office and job site setting. It routinely requires using standard office equipment, such as computer, phones, copiers, fax machines etc. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm, but are project work dependent.

Occasional evenings and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Travel is required. Start-ups or job site setting hours will vary based on project and location. Field hours can vary from 10 to 20 hours per day in addition for the need to work weekends and 7 or more days in a row depending on specific start-up schedules on projects and customer demands, which can vary.

Customer interaction is required. Frequently, startup situations become very stressful under deadlines to meet a customer’s schedule or to overcome a situation where our customer may not be satisfied with progress or performance that is out of our control. Engineers are expected to handle these situations in a calm and helpful manner.