Controls Engineer

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics

Position Purpose

The Controls Engineer is responsible for developing and engineering controls solutions for projects, ensuring that TAIT's solutions are engineered to the highest levels of quality and safety. The Controls Engineering team is responsible for control systems on multiple projects spanning all project phases. A Controls Engineer's involvement in a project will generally begin with design, and continue with engineering activities throughout manufacturing, shop and site commissioning, and client handover.

Essential Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Identifies architecture and key controls technologies to meet project needs.
• Understands automated systems, and how the various disciplines interact (mechanical, controls, artistic, etc).
• Writes technical documentation both to fulfill project requirements and for internal purposes.
• Performs safety analysis to satisfy both internal standards and external client requirement.
• Develops custom PLC projects, HMIs, and software configurations when required for projects.
• Researches available products and solutions, and when necessary, builds and tests prototype.
• Contributes to design reviews with productive feedback for peers.
• Ensures smooth handover to fabrication and integration teams.
• Promotes and contributes to internal standards and processes.
• Commissions and formally tests installed systems to ensure correct performance and satisfy client requirements.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Attend meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required.
• Perform assigned duties according to the policies and expectations prescribed by the company.
  
  

To successfully preform, each essential responsibility/accountability must be fulfilled satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the responsibilities and accountabilities outlined above.

Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Management Responsibility

This role has no management, or supervisory responsibilities.

Behavioral Competencies

• Technical Aptitude: A foundational understanding of control systems, automation technologies, and relevant software tools, coupled with a strong willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
• Problem-Solving: The ability to analyze simple control system issues, seek guidance when needed, and gradually develop practical solutions to improve system performance.
• Communication: Effective communication skills to ask questions, seek clarification, and convey information clearly to more experienced engineers and team members.
• Teamwork: The capability to collaborate with colleagues, follow instructions, and assist in the integration of control systems into larger projects.
• Adaptability: Being open to new technologies, methodologies, and industry standards and showing a willingness to adapt to changing project requirements.
• Attention to Detail: A commitment to accuracy and precision in control system tasks and documentation.
• Safety Awareness: A dedication to adhering to safety protocols and guidelines when working with control systems to ensure a safe working environment.
• Time Management: Basic organizational skills to manage tasks and assignments efficiently while meeting deadlines.
• Professionalism: Displaying a positive and professional attitude, being punctual, and showing a willingness to learn and grow within the field of control engineering.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technical Theater.
• 1+ years of experience in related field.
• Creative problem-solver with proficiency in both theory and hands-on skills.
• Experience with large, distributed control systems preferred.
• Experience with closed-loop motion control preferred.
• Understanding of functional safety standards preferred, including ISO12100, IEC 62061, and ISO 13849.
• Familiarity with Beckhoff and Siemens control hardware and software preferred.
• Knowledge of TAIT Navigator software, preferred.
• This position may require frequent travel, approx. up to 20-40% of the time, to support project success. Employees in this role should be prepared for periodic travel to various locations (internationally) to work on service delivery and/or project execution.
• Must hold or be able to acquire passport for international travel.
  

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to frequently walk, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, stoop, and kneel each day. Specific requirements are:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to look at a computer screen for extended periods of time
  
  

Work Conditions Of The Role

• Work conditions may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions.
• Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work within or visit areas where required. This includes, safety glasses, reflective vest, ear plugs, safety toed shoes, and other PPE as required by the location.
  
  

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.