Controls Engineer IV

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related degree.
• 8+ years of automation and controls experience in the shipbuilding industry.
• Configuration, programming, installation, and test experience with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADAs.
• Experience with the Windows Server environment.
• Configuration and commissioning experience with sensors, switches, valve actuators, variable speed drives, and other field devices.
• Design, installation and troubleshooting experience with communication protocols such as Profibus, Modbus RTU/TCP, and Serial ASCII.
• Ability to work in the field environment domestically and internationally.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Experienced in interacting with Production, multiple design teams from several companies, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers.

• Specific knowledge related to the following: Siemens PCS7 or other integrated automation platform Siemens SIMATIC variable speed drives Windows Server Domain management including DNS, Active Directory, and Group Policy
• Siemens PCS7 or other integrated automation platform
• Siemens SIMATIC variable speed drives
• Windows Server Domain management including DNS, Active Directory, and Group Policy
• Advanced knowledge of ship and propulsion systems
• Strong working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, DNV, GL, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.)
• Experience in the construction of high speed aluminum vessels
• Experience in design and construction of US Navy vessels

• This position will require install and commissioning and repair efforts in various offsite locations and will be required to travel to customer sites to support work on vessels if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities. The potential for offsite travel can potentially upwards of 25%. This will include overseas travel although NO TRAVEL to declared warzones is anticipated.

All candidates must meet Austal USA’s basic employment eligibility guidelines:

• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities
• 18 years of age or older at time of application
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
• Willing to submit to a drug screen
• Willing to submit to a background check

• Computer – MS Office, AutoCAD, PLC and HMI development environment software
• Process multimeter and network analyzers

• Will lead and direct the install and commissioning of controls systems on ships
• Will lead and direct the work of Engineers I, II, Designers and Draftspersons
• Will determine technical adequacy of drawings, calculations, automation system designs, hardware configuration, and system programming.

• Will provide input to evaluations of Engineers I, II, Designers and Draftspersons
• Has authority to direct, evaluate and correct the work of Engineers I, II, Designers and Draftspersons

LIAISES WITH: Engineers, Production Personnel, Customer, Regulatory Bodies, Program Management and Equipment Suppliers

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat.

The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold.

The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, + 90 dB.

Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.

Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.