Controls Engineer IV
| Company | Austal USA |
|---|---|
| Location | Mobile, AL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related degree.
- 8+ years of automation and controls experience in the shipbuilding industry.
- Configuration, programming, installation, and test experience with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADAs.
- Experience with the Windows Server environment.
- Configuration and commissioning experience with sensors, switches, valve actuators, variable speed drives, and other field devices.
- Design, installation and troubleshooting experience with communication protocols such as Profibus, Modbus RTU/TCP, and Serial ASCII.
- Ability to work in the field environment domestically and internationally.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and experience.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
- Experienced in interacting with Production, multiple design teams from several companies, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers.
Responsibilities
- Provides expert judgement and analysis for the design and integration of the automation and control systems based on the ships mechanical and electrical design.
- Able to troubleshoot and solve highly complex technical issues related to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Distributive Control Systems, and Automation Systems in a timely manner.
- Able to communicate expertly researched resolutions to management.
- Extensive engineering knowledge and is considered an expert in the controls and automation field.
- Responsible for complex system development, specification trace packages, detailed engineering reports and system drawings.
- Responsible for checking designs and drawings for accuracy and adherence to contract requirements.
- Facilitates training, mentoring, and developing other engineers.
- Able to establish relationships (liaise/coordinate) with other engineers, departments, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure projects are completed on time and to specifications.
- Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Specific knowledge related to Siemens PCS7 or other integrated automation platform.
- Siemens SIMATIC variable speed drives.
- Windows Server Domain management including DNS, Active Directory, and Group Policy.
- Advanced knowledge of ship and propulsion systems.
- Strong working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, DNV, GL, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.).
- Experience in the construction of high speed aluminum vessels.
- Experience in design and construction of US Navy vessels.