Senior Controls Engineer

Description

About Rise Power Systems*

Rise Power Systems designs and delivers industrial solutions and critical power products, including eHouse-integrated systems, metering, power distribution controls, and motor-driven applications utilizing VFDs. We are vertically integrated with SMT, Inc. (est. 1969), leveraging in-house manufacturing to accelerate development, strengthen quality control, and scale standardized product platforms.

As part of our growth, we are building UL-certified product lines aligned with:

• UL 1558 (Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear)• ANSI/IEEE C37 series (switchgear and power distribution equipment)• UL 845 (Motor Control Centers)• UL 508 (Industrial Control Pannels)• UL 62368-1 Information Technology (IT)

• PLC: IEC 61131-3, CODESYS-based PLC / SoftPLC• SCADA: Inductive Automation Ignition• Interoperability: OPC UA (primary), MQTT where applicable

• Design and implement PLC and SCADA architectures for industrial and critical power applications.• Develop core controls deliverables including sequences of operation, I/O lists, control narratives, and cause-and-effect logic.• Implement and troubleshoot PLC logic including interlocks, permissives, alarms, and fail-safe behaviors.• Integrate power equipment, metering, and third-party devices into control and SCADA systems (including VFDs/drives and motor control components as applicable).• Support system validation, FAT/SAT execution, and commissioning activities.• Implement and support industrial communications using standard protocols (e.g., Modbus TCP/RTU, Ethernet-based protocols, OPC UA).• Maintain clear, controlled documentation aligned with company standards and change management practices.• Collaborate with electrical, manufacturing, suppliers, and field teams to support successful delivery.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, or related technical discipline.• 3+ years of experience delivering PLC/SCADA systems in industrial or power-related environments.• Strong understanding of three-phase power systems, control power, wiring practices, and electrical safety.• Proficiency with IEC 61131-3 PLC programming and structured troubleshooting.• Experience supporting FAT, SAT, and field commissioning.• Practical knowledge of industrial networking and common protocols (Modbus TCP/RTU minimum).• Strong documentation skills and disciplined approach to configuration and change control.

• Experience with CODESYS-based PLC platforms and reusable control libraries.• Hands-on experience with Ignition SCADA (tag modeling, alarming, historian).• Familiarity with protective device integration (breakers, relays, trip units).• Experience integrating VFDs/drives, MCC equipment, UPS/generators, metering, or environmental monitoring systems.• OT cybersecurity awareness and secure remote access concepts.