Sr Controls Engineer
Sr Controls Engineer
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Job Description
Purpose and role of job:
Specifies designs implements and upgrades complex controls systems and software programming on production equipment. Provides mentorship and assists Controls Engineers and Technicians in solving complex problems. Will have a direct link to plant performance results through machine improvements and engineeringbased upkeep.
Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with internal Engineering Teams Maintenance and Production personnel OEMs vendors and contractors to design install commission and start up new equipment and process controls. This includes electrical and controls component selection and approval electrical design approval software assessments & modifications machine acceptance testing and problem identification and resolution.
- Responsible for specifying and/or designing DCSs PLCs HMIs servo systems motors drives sensors vision sensors and data collection systems.
- Evaluates electrical equipment from multiple sources and recommends the best solution for use.
- Assesses designs and makes complex program modifications in DCSs PLC logic HMI programs and servo controller logic to improve system performance.
- Performs high level troubleshooting indepth critical thinking and utilizes all internal & external resources to solve any electrical mechanical or process problem. Leads & assists others in troubleshooting equipment controls components and control programs.
- Works with internal MES team to develop and maintain machine data collection.
- Leads small capital projects.
- Keeps updated on new controls technologies industry trends health and safety regulations and standards that affect current operations.
- Proactively identifies opportunities to increase production operation performance.
- Provides technical and operation training to Controls team Production Warehouse and other personnel as needed. Shares knowledge and techniques with team members and coordinates the training of personnel to enhance troubleshooting skills.
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency with peers and operations personnel to maintain focused actions.
- Drives a zeroloss time mentality with team through continuous improvement practices.
- Provides direction and assistance as necessary for off shift/afterhours support.
Education and experience requirements:
- Bachelors degree in the following degrees or related degrees: ElectroMechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechatronics Automation Engineering Robotics Engineering Manufacturing Engineering.
- Able to create and modify schematic drawings using AutoCAD software.
- Minimum of 5 years experience with Industrial Controls Systems.
- Advanced knowledge of PLC based hardware and software Servo Control and HMI.
- Knowledge of Mechanical Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems
- Formal Training in Functional Machine Safety.
- Knowledge or formal training in Security in Automation (ISO 62443.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt (preferred but not required).
- Root Cause Analysis Experience (preferred but not required).
- Strong troubleshooting analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Office (specifically Outlook & Excel).
First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who as a result of their role specifications may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability sexual orientation gender identification or protected Veteran status.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
