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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Sr. </span><span>Controls Engineer</span><span> I</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Collaborate</span><span>, Innovate, </span><span>Automate</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>At Top Hat Engineering we develop software, </span><span>robotic</span><span>, and automated technologies for fulfillment and distribution centers. We fuel the backbone of ecommerce and distribution channels by building state-of-the art technologies tailored for the best overall customer experience on the market. We separate ourselves by </span><span>working collaboratively with our customers to </span><span>identify</span><span> and</span><span> implement innovative solutions to help them drive efficient operations. </span><br></span></p>\n<p><span><br></span></p>\n<p><span><span>If you are interested in </span><span>leveraging</span><span> your talents to drive innovation, customer satisfaction,</span><span> and </span><span>work</span><span> on </span><span>a dynamic team </span><span>where every opinion matters, </span><span>please explore the opportunities within our </span><span>exciting</span><span> team</span><span>!</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Position Summary:</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span>The Sr. Controls Engineer will be developing, programming, and commissioning automation control systems from concept through implementation. This role involves creating virtual commissioning environments using Emulate3D, developing PLC logic programs from scratch, and designing SCADA and HMI applications within Ignition and FactoryTalk Optix Studio platforms. The Controls Engineer will also design, and document detailed electrical control systems, producing electrical schematics and panel assembly drawings using AutoCAD Electrical.</span><span> </span></span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Primary Duties and Responsibilities:                                                                                      </span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Working with multiple cross functional engineers to bring a solution from concept to reality. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Work closely with cross functional teams to integrate </span><span>conveyer</span><span> control solutions, automated material handling equipment, and autonomous vehicles.  </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Create and </span><span>maintain</span><span> electrical schematic drawings.  </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Develop and debug </span><span>controls</span><span> system software.  </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Ability to provide technical </span><span>expertise</span><span> in </span><span>controls</span><span> and electrical engineering. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Perform on-site commissioning support when </span><span>required</span><span>.  </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Perform necessary electrical field wiring. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Perform necessary mechanical installation when </span><span>required</span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Perform design and code reviews. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Qualifications</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Bachelors or Masters in: Controls Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>10+ years of experience in control systems engineering with a </span><span>Bachelors</span><span> degree or 7+ years with a </span><span>Masters</span><span> degree.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Essential Skills Required: </span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Ability to develop </span><span>PLC programs</span><span> and HMI programs</span><span> from scratch. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Proficiency</span><span> reading schematics and troubleshooting existing control systems</span><span> including software debugging, and electrical troubleshooting. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Experience commissioning and troubleshooting</span><span> VFD</span><span>’s</span><span>. </span><span> </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Proficiency</span><br><span>with: Studio 5000/</span><span>RSLogix</span><span>, FactoryTalk View, and AutoCAD.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Ability to Lead and/or </span><span>assist</span><span> in project definition, specification, </span><span>purchasing</span><span> follow-through to installation</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Strong problem-solving and analytical skills in software and hardware.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Excellent written and oral </span><span>communications</span><span> skills, </span><span>and </span><span>strong interpersonal </span><span>skills.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Job</span><span> will </span><span>require</span><span> up to a maximum of 50% travel.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Preferred </span><span>Qualifications</span><span>:</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Experience commissioning and troubleshooting</span><span> servo drive</span><span>s</span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>SQL Management experience. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Inductive Automation Ignition experience</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Understanding of computer networking concepts and architecture</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Warehouse operations management experience or experience with warehouse management and/or execution systems.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>",
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