Controls Engineer

Tutco-Farnam Custom Products is an industry-leading custom electric heating element manufacturer specializing in air heaters and flexible surface heaters. TUTCO Farnam is a Subsidiary of Smiths Group PLC (Smiths) with Headquarters in London, England. JOB SUMMARY: The Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, development, programming, commissioning, and support of industrial control systems and control panels used in manufacturing, process, and automation environments. This role will lead the implementation of PLC, HMI, SCADA, VFD, and industrial networking solutions utilizing Siemens, Emerson, ABB, and Allen-Bradley (et al) platforms. The engineer will work closely with customers, sales, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver reliable, safe, and compliant automation solutions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Control Panel Design Design industrial control panels in accordance with UL 508A, UL698A, NEC and applicable customer standards. Create and maintain panel layouts, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and bill of materials using Solidworks, Draftsight, EPLAN, ERP or similar software. Specify and select components including: PLCs HMIs Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) Motor starters Safety relays I/O devices Industrial networking equipment PLC & HMI Programming Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs utilizing: Siemens S7-1200, S7-1500, ET200 platforms (TIA Portal) Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix (Studio 5000 / RSLogix) Emerson PACSystems and process automation platforms ABB AC500 and distributed control technologies Promote safety, continuous improvement, and LEAN problem-solving practices. Develop HMI and SCADA applications using: Siemens WinCC Rockwell FactoryTalk View Emerson Operator Interface Solutions ABB Automation Builder and visualization platforms Implement process control strategies including PID loops, sequencing, interlocks, alarming, and safety functions. Industrial Networking and Integration Configure an