Senior Controls Engineer (Ignition Specialist)

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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Factory Technologies, Inc., a Systems Integrator located in Modesto CA., is currently seeking to hire a <span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><em>Sr. Controls Engineer (Ignition Specialist). </em></span>This position requires development work within an office environment and support at client sites.  This is not a remote role and is based in Modesto, CA. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Along with the traditional controls engineer technical skills, as a member of the FTI team, you will be most successful with the following non-technical skills/traits:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Communication, communication, communication</span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">All team members need to strive for excellent communication skills; oral, written and listening.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Discuss task/milestone/project successes, failures, roadblocks with your team.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Let the team know of unexpected changes to the project and/or personal life schedule – as soon as you can. Text, phone, email – whatever it takes.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Let the team know of unexpected changes to the scope of work.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Provide daily updates on progress. Know your audience and cater your updates accordingly.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Feedback – ask for it and provide it respectfully.</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Sharing/collaboration – share your time, your skills and the information you have gathered over the years. As a senior engineer, you will be expected to support/develop/lead/mentor junior engineers, drafter’s, shop personnel and new employees.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Focus – support others when needed and allow others to focus on their tasks as needed.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Be curious, not judgmental – ask questions to get details.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Adaptability/flexibility – the controls systems integrator world is fast paced and changes regularly. Team members need to be able to change directions routinely.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Problem solving/critical thinking – senior team members are key to solving problems whether they be technical or other. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Repeatability/scalability – think about the work you’re completing and how it may be reused and/or scaled for the future. Reuse existing work where appropriate.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Self awareness – understand where you’re at and what your strengths/weaknesses are.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Empathy – put yourself in someone else’s shoes before judging. All engineers find mistakes in others work. Remember that others will find mistakes in your work too.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Active Listening – listen with the intent to understand, not just to react/respond.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Conflict resolution – support reducing inevitable tensions both internally and externally.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Resilience – some days can be difficult. Some projects can be difficult.  Remember that those difficult times are temporary.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Take care of yourself – everyone is different and you will be supported to avoid burnout. You need to be your own gatekeeper and communicate issues, goals and needs.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Participate – improvements can only be made with participation. Without participation, everything else is just complaining.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Time Management/prioritization – senior team members take on a lot of work and can be asked to be in two places at once. Prioritizing can be a daily challenge. Communicate your issues and come to the table with a proposed solution.</span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Sr. Controls Engineers are most successful in this role when they have the following “traditional” skills:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">3-5 years’ experience with Ignition development</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ignition Gold certified (strongly preferred)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Experience in Ignition 7.9 – 8.3</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Variety of experience – i.e. PLC experience (primarily Allen Bradley), SQL databases, Python, Java, Process automation, Network IT/OT convergence.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics engineering, Computer Science degree or 10+ years equivalent relevant industry experience</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Expert in PLC/HMI programming and systems integration in industrial applications using various Allen-Bradley, GE and Siemens platforms.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Strong competency in using Rockwell Automation products, WonderWare and Inductive Automation HMI/SCADA software.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Must be able to read and generate P&amp;ID’s, flow diagrams and electrical schematics.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Advanced knowledge of networking and communication protocols, such as but not limited to, EtherNet, Asi, Modbus, IO-Link, ControlNet and DeviceNet.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Complete projects within budget</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Have a working knowledge of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical and/or ePlan.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Identify control system components and use a bill of materials to meet project requirements adhering to UL 508A, IEEE and NEC standards.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Support and/or create project cost estimates.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">High level knowledge of process instrumentation.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">High level knowledge of programming and configuring Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Excellent communication skills; oral, written and listening.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">High level knowledge of, or interest in, mechanical systems and manufacturing equipment.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Must be able to work unsupervised and as part of a team as required.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Flexibility when required to work outside of normal business hours as required by client’s needs.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">General knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean DMV record.</span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">And finally… </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary offer, including medical and dental benefits, 401K with company contributions and vacation/holiday pay. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Work from home opportunities will be available during the core development phase of a project. 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