Controls Engineer-Ignition Experience - Jobs via Dice : Job Details

Mastech Digital provides digital and mainstream technology staff as well as Digital Transformation Services for all American Corporations. We are currently seeking a Controls Engineer-Ignition experience for our client in the Engineering Solutions domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is a Permanent position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately.

Position Details

• Duration: Full-time
• Location: Houston, TX
• Salary: $100,000/Annually
• Role: Controls Engineer-Ignition Experience
• Primary Skills: Engineering, Automation Engineer

Role Description

The Controls Engineer must have 2-7 years of experience. Responsibilities include engineering project requirements such as DCS/PLC/SCADA/HMI programming, hardware designs, network architecture, instrumentation/electrical designs, check-out/start-up support, etc. This role is hybrid.

Note: This is an engineering position requiring Controls/Automation engineering skills, not software development.

Responsibilities Technical

• Learn, follow, and improve project execution tools, standards, and techniques.
• Design, develop, and support process control systems including DCS/PLC/SCADA/HMI programming, hardware designs, and network architecture.
• Test work to ensure quality, safety, and alignment with project requirements.

Project Management

• Report project status, progress, and obstacles to the project manager.
• Identify potential roadblocks and provide input on project risks and lessons learned.
• Engage in customer requests, scope evaluation, and participate in meetings.

Sales and Business Development

• Build relationships with clients, contribute to proposals and estimates, and understand customer needs for additional scope or services.

Business Operations

• Create personal goals aligned with project and business unit goals.
• Demonstrate engineering economics, risk management, and financial accountability.
• Collaborate, communicate professionally, and focus on continuous improvement and integrity.

Project-Specific (First Assignment)

• Support migration from Wonderware to Ignition Vision, including reverse engineering and asset migration.
• Work with customers to understand requirements, configure devices, test, and train teams.
• Provide ongoing support and develop Ignition Mobile Projects.

Minimum Requirements

• BS Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Controls, Chemical, Computer, Mechanical preferred).
• Strong leadership, client relation skills, and professional communication.
• Experience (2+ years) with controls projects, including system design, development, commissioning, and training.
• Knowledge of Ignition SCADA, Allen Bradley PLCs, Wonderware HMI.
• Ability to read design documentation and knowledge of programming languages such as Ladder, Structured Text, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Additional Preferred Experience

• Modbus, ABB Totalflow, Emerson ROCs, Redlion, SIS, S88 model, network troubleshooting, virtual environments, control panel layouts.

Additional Details

• Relocation covered, no travel, local preferred.
• Must work on W2 basis (no C2C).
• Recruiter: Bhaskar Gola
• This is a direct hire with benefits.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.

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