Controls Engineer

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Job Description

We are upgrading a tube bending machine and need support on the PLC, HMI, and Servo Drive setup. This will include program development, program debugging, and hardware configuration. The project got delayed and our lead controls engineer will need to be off site. He is able to support remotely. This will be ~2 weeks on site.

Per Diem$50.00
Travel Day Per Diem$25.00
Hotel$125.00
Rental Car$500.00
Mileage$0.73
Airfare$500.00
Travel Time$60.00/hr

Eligibility Questions answered when you apply

  1. Are you currently located and authorized to work in the US?Required
  2. Do you have experience with Studio 5000?
  3. Do you have experience with View Designer?
  4. Are you available to work on-site at the NIBCO facility in Stuarts Draft, VA during the scheduled commissioning period?
  5. Do you have experience commissioning and troubleshooting automated industrial machinery?
Describe your experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLCs and Studio 5000, including troubleshooting and making online changes.
Describe your experience commissioning or troubleshooting automated machinery involving servos, sensors, solenoids, and pneumatic or hydraulic devices.
How comfortable are you reading electrical schematics and troubleshooting 24 VDC control circuits, field I/O, and machine wiring with a multimeter?
When a machine stops partway through an automatic sequence, describe how you would determine whether the problem is PLC logic, an input/sensor, an output/device, or a mechanical issue.
Are you comfortable working independently on-site while coordinating with a remote controls engineer for troubleshooting, testing, and directed PLC/HMI changes?
CompactLogix, RSView Studio, Studio 5000Required
Certificate of Insurance (COI): A current COI must be uploaded to your profile before starting any project. This is essential for compliance with our insurance policy and to protect all parties involved. The minimum coverage required is $1,000,000 in General Liability. If you do not have or wish to obtain the necessary insurance, a deduction of 5% will be included from your billable time each week. Please obtain your COI through the following process if you don't have a current COI already: Visit Hiscox Insurance. Enter your Zip Code to specify your state. Select/Type the nature of your work, for example, "Controls Systems Integration/Automation." Indicate the structure of your business (Corporation, LLC, etc.). You can select 'Other' if you don't yet have a company started. Choose the date for your coverage to start. Ensure you select a minimum of $1,000,000 General Liability Coverage. Complete the Business Basics fields and follow the prompts to receive your quote. Remember, quotes from Hiscox are valid for 30 days, and they offer assistance via chat and phone round the clock. Timesheets and Expense Reports: These must be submitted by 9 AM on Monday mornings. Adherence to this deadline is crucial for maintaining our commitment to clients and for the timely processing of invoices. Please note the following late fee policy: A late submission beyond the deadline will incur a fee. Starting from Tuesday, a $100 late fee will be applied. An additional $50 fee will be charged for each day beyond the initial late period. Timesheets must be signed by the customer representative before submission. Expense reports must be signed by the customer representative and include receipts.

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Posted August 24, 2026 · Est. end September 16, 2026

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