Building Automation Controls Engineer Jobs

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in electrical engineering, computer programming, computer science or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Desire to learn and develop new skills as we prepare the plant to launch the next generation electric vehicles

May manage smaller projects in their own field of work, coordinates suppliers on and off site.

Plans and introduces measures to follow/meet legal requirements for the protection of the environment

Experience with PLCs and robotics and automation and process equipment (Preferably Siemens S7, TIA Portal)

Strong process engineering "LEAN" skill set

Education / Certifications / Requirements:

Strong soft skills regarding training and communication for knowledge transfer

Familiar with SAP – PM, work order, and asset creation/management

Familiar with AutoCAD and File Management

Crawl over, under and into equipment as necessary to perform job duties

Bachelor’s Degree, Associate degree, or technical certification in a relevant field (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, Instrumentation Technology) is preferred.

Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of PLC programs, hardware designs, and system configurations, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer and streamlined project management.

Foster effective communication and cooperation with mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and project managers to deliver cohesive and comprehensive automation solutions.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and resolve challenges in automation systems effectively.

Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to collaborate efficiently with team members and articulate ideas clearly.

Capacity to multitask, prioritize, and adapt to changing project requirements and deadlines.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Control Systems, or a related field.

Five years related experience in building automation technology.

Background Check and Live Scan

Legal Right to work in the United States

California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

Must possess a valid California driver license and participate in the DMV Employee Pull Notice program.

Two years-technical school training or job related equipment-training seminars in Building Automation Systems. -Preferred

· Minimum two years maintenance/automation experience.

· Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000 PLC programming experience.

Troy, Mi – On Site

· Design, maintain, and continuously improve all Assembly robotic equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.

· Provide training and guidance on robotic equipment to all department personnel.

· Ensure all robot programs are backed up and up to date.

Experience with SkySpark energy management software.

Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Basic knowledge of facility systems and associated mechanical and electrical equipment, including lighting control systems, building IT, alarm systems, and software.

Previous operations experience with building automation systems.

Experience with Delta Controls BAS hardware and software.

Perform preventive maintenance activities and establish preventive maintenance schedules for facility automation systems and equipment, including meters.

Experience with project management; 7+ years preferred

Manage revenue, gross margin, and absorption to achieve monthly and annual business plan projections and forecasts.

Plan and justify manpower, staffing requirements, tools, and other appropriate investments for effective and timely execution of work.

Experience supervising teams; 8+ years preferred

Familiarity or experience with HVAC, Building Automation, Fire Alarm, or Security Systems

(Fire specific) Must obtain NICET Level II Fire Alarm certification within 12 months

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Technical based diploma or equivalent work experience or training

· 2+ years of experience in manufacturing environment

· Controls experience in manufacturing environment (Controls Engineer)

· PLC experience with ladder logic, and schematics (Controls Engineer)

What Can Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

3 years of experience installing and/or servicing electronic control and/or HVAC equipment

Experience in writing computer programs and software applications related to the HVAC industry

Knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital control systems, and ability to test and write modifications to system software

Experience in the integration of low-voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols, such as BACNet, N2, Modbus, etc.

Our variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

You will make an impact with these qualifications:

Excellent project management skills, organizational, documentation and problem solving skills, willingness to accept additional duties as assigned.

5+ years of relevant work experience

Experience with the development and implementation of control sequences of operation as related to building operation and energy efficiency

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage and prioritize different projects with a constant focus on deadlines

Proficiency in navigating and operating building automation systems including Johnson Controls Metasys, Tridium Niagara and Automated Logic WEBCTRL Tridium

Excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving and time management skills.

Good verbal and written communication skills to direct employees, prepare reports for upper management and facilitate/disseminate information.

Acts as the Company's representative ensuring that all BAS and PMS task order requirements are met.

Identify problem areas and respond to mission requirements to perform task order requirements.

Valid driver's license from home of record.

Demonstrated working knowledge of BAS and PMS operations and maintenance for a comparable facility.

Minimum 3 years of experience in a controls technician role

Occupational trade school qualification in an electrical based field preferred

Strong knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 79 & UL508A codes

Experience in a production environment, particularly as it relates to automation technology

Demonstrable hands-on skill in fault finding, problem resolution

Experience in building multiple panels, following drawing sets, back to back

Implement change management process for Building Automation Systems

Serve as primary contact and manage day-to-day operation and execution of multiple Building Automation projects from planning to close-out

Relevant Technical Degree OR a minimum of 5 years experience hands-on with Building Automation Systems

Experience in DDC (Direct Digital Control) programming with defined sequence of operation

Design experience and ability to produce technical documentation

Previous experience in a regulated environment with an understanding of mechanical and central plant operations

Experience participating in project/program management activities

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

Energy industry experience supporting energy engineering or performance-based projects; 7+ years of experience preferred

High level knowledge of HVAC systems and building control systems

Experience commissioning semi-complex building systems, especially in the areas of HVAC systems and building automation

Experience with standard ASHRAE energy calculations

Experience with project management preferred

Manage revenue, gross margin, and absorption to achieve monthly and annual business plan projections and forecasts

Plan and justify manpower, staffing requirements, tools, and other appropriate investments for effective and timely execution of work

Experience supervising teams; 2+ years preferred

Familiarity or experience with HVAC systems and/or building automation systems

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

Experience in demand-side energy services or Certified Energy Manager

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

Manage assigned service agreement accounts, driving to a financial target and outstanding customer satisfaction and retention

Balance time between on-site customer interactions and back-office responsibilities

Experience in the building technology industry

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

Debug and test all software to meet project requirements.

Work to ensure the project requirements are fulfilled and the equipment performance is excellent before it is shipped to the factory.

2-5+ years of experience in custom automation

Prototyping using overnight machined parts from our fabrication shop

Participate in machine risk assessments and ensure safety standards are met.

Review electrical schematics and assist with hardware definition / architecture.

Capable of interfacing with Warehouse Management Systems and/or Manufacturing Execution Systems

Capable of troubleshooting and eliminating losses by analyzing source code and improving through a structured change management process

Programming knowledge and experience desired, i.e., Python, LabVIEW, Java, C#, MATLAB, etc

Manage and update key OT equipment in the form of bugs, firmware updates, outages etc

Manage and coordinate controls hardware upgrades, obsolescence, and failures

Manage day-to-day Operator teams, training and performance improvement and continuity

Debug and test all software to meet project requirements.

Work to ensure the project requirements are fulfilled and the equipment performance is excellent before it is shipped to the factory.

2-5+ years of experience in custom automation

Prototyping using overnight machined parts from our fabrication shop

Participate in machine risk assessments and ensure safety standards are met.

Review electrical schematics and assist with hardware definition / architecture.

Collaborate with Regional Facility Management Teams.

Effectively communicate ideas and information to peers and management.

Interface with Macy’s IT staff on such issues as BMS connectivity, database management, application development, and LAN/WAN infrastructure.

Knowledge of IT, Database, and LAN/WAN requirements.

Implement or manage the installation and termination of control wiring for HVAC, Lighting and BMS systems.

Execute process of existing store retro commissioning (RCx). Evaluate, recommend, implement &/or manage repairs and improvement strategies.