Sr. Controls Engineer
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead the architecture, development, and integration of complex control and instrumentation systems for prototype and field-deployed drilling platforms. Develop, maintain, and review PLC-based control software for multi-energy-source systems using WAGO and Siemens platforms. Evaluate, select, and troubleshoot commercially available components for process monitoring, including hydraulic pumps, VFDs, and flow sensors. Design robust interlock, safety, and fault-detection systems for high-power and high-voltage equipment while creating electrical schematics and wiring diagrams. Lead commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance optimization of integrated control systems in lab and field environments. Define test plans, validation procedures, and acceptance criteria for control system functionality. Prepare technical documentation including software architecture descriptions and user guides. Work with internal stakeholders to develop specifications for control software and hardware subsystems. Support supplier engagement and technical evaluation of vendor solutions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of progressive experience in controls, automation, or instrumentation roles
- Experience working in both laboratory research and industrial or field environments
- Extensive experience with PLC, DAQ systems, and instrumentation hardware selection
- Experience designing human machine interfaces
- Hands-on development, wiring, soldering, building enclosures, and troubleshooting equipment experience
- System integration experience (software, electrical, mechanical, and network)
- Experience creating and reviewing electrical schematics, wire lists, and control documentation for manufacturing and support
- Experience with electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, network analyzers
- Ability to move from one worksite to another or light travel to various job sites and locations to complete tasks
- The employee must be able to lift, push, pull, transfer, or move items up 20 pounds at times for departmental needs
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
- One or more LabVIEW certifications (CLA, CLD, CLED)
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