Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Study how a machine or process should behave and turn that into a control design, defining inputs, outputs and set points
Select sensors, actuators, drives and controllers that suit the load, the environment and the budget
Write and test PLC programs in ladder logic or structured text, and build HMI or SCADA screens
Tune control loops such as PID controllers so the process stays stable and responds quickly
Commission new equipment on site, test interlocks and safety logic, and hand over documentation
Troubleshoot breakdowns, read electrical and control drawings, and use plant data to reduce downtime
Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, process and maintenance teams, and with equipment vendors
