Plc Controls Engineer II

Honeywell Honeywell · Industrial · Mason, OH +1

This role implements electrical projects as a Lead Engineer for integrated systems or sub-systems, focusing on automation projects for material handling clients. Responsibilities include developing and implementing PLC code, reviewing schematics, testing prototypes, and managing project scope, budget, and schedule. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field, at least 4 years of Controls Engineering experience, and leadership experience. Travel is required. Experience with specific PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff), VFDs, network protocols, warehouse control systems, and machine vision systems is essential.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead automation projects for material handling clients. Develop and implement PLC code for the material handling equipment.
  2. Review AutoCAD layouts and schematics to program the projects.
  3. Test PLC prototypes internally and on site for new/changes in the project.
  4. Executes all test plans on-site, both internal and customer acceptance/BUAT/UAT/FAT
  5. Apply prescriptive methodology to project tasks

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 4 years of Controls Engineering Experience in a similar role
  • Leadership experience (Project Lead, Project Manager, Supervisor, Team Lead, or similar)
  • Ability and willingness to travel up 60-70% of the time
  • E-Commerce Material Handling Systems
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Programming and Electrical Design of: Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff Programmable Logic Controllers; Variable Frequency; Drive (VFD) programming and setup; Network Protocols – Serial, Ethernet IP, Profinet; Warehouse control system software interface and protocols; Human-machine Interface system design
  • Scanner and Machine vision system interface (SICK, COGNEX, Datalogic)
  • Project planning and budgeting
  • Effective writing and verbal skills

Nice to have

  • Capability to apply broad knowledge of one professional discipline or advanced knowledge of specific technical/operational practices
  • Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, by consistently taking the initiative to get things done
  • Capability to update or modify working methods in your role by following defined procedures
  • Interest and skill to collaborate with engineering functional teams
  • Ability to consistently make timely decisions even in the face of complexity
  • Dexterity to evaluate and recommend technical solutions based on standard or accepted technical practices
  • 2-5 years of experience in Controls Engineering

What the JD emphasized

  • Minimum of 4 years of Controls Engineering Experience in a similar role
  • Leadership experience (Project Lead, Project Manager, Supervisor, Team Lead, or similar)
  • Ability and willingness to travel up 60-70% of the time
  • E-Commerce Material Handling Systems
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Programming and Electrical Design of: Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff Programmable Logic Controllers; Variable Frequency; Drive (VFD) programming and setup; Network Protocols – Serial, Ethernet IP, Profinet; Warehouse control system software interface and protocols; Human-machine Interface system design
  • Scanner and Machine vision system interface (SICK, COGNEX, Datalogic)