Controls Engineer 90874

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
#90874 Emporia Kansas United States

We are looking for you to join our team!

The Controls Engineer is responsible for leading the development implementation and maintenance of the plant floor control systems information systems electrical systems and networks in support of the manufacturing operations.

We believe real innovation comes from directed teamwork and collaboration!

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the design specification development installation start up troubleshooting and improvement of process control systems electrical systems plant floor systems business systems and equipment.

Lead the development and implementation of process improvements (safety product quality reliability waste cost per pound) to meet business needs.

Prepare submit and handle controls technology and information technology aspects of the Capital Expenditure Budget and support project managers in achieving project deliverables

Develop functional specifications

Run internal and external resources (Software integrators hardware support)

Project schedule and scope alignment

Project cost controls

Technology transfer and Management of Change

Startup and troubleshooting

Leads the technology transfer for the plant and supports global technology with implementation of new capital projects and new controls processes.

Develop implement and maintain hardware and software aspects of the plant floor systems plant control systems business systems (computer network) and phone and voice systems.

Prepare and lead expense budgets for plant control systems and all information technology systems.

Develop and maintain specifications technical documentation and procedures for controls processes and equipment which are consistent with Key Performance Indicator goals and support Quality and EOHS Standards.

Leadership and management of Controls Technicians

Develop new insights and drive innovative engineering and processing solutions to reduce costs and improve process capability and quality.

Accountable for meeting or exceeding safety and quality standards.

Other job functions that may be assigned*

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

BS in Electrical Engineering or related technical field

3 years of manufacturing experience

3 years of proven experience in PLCs Instrumentation and Computer Hardware and Software

Working knowledge and experience in:

Electrical power distribution

Motor Controls Variable Frequency drives Standard Motor systems)

Industrial Automation Networks (Control Net Devicenet Ethernet)

Wonderware

Plant Systems database management (SQL InSQL or Access)

Programming Testing Installation and startup of Allen Bradley PLCs.

Knowledge of Electrical Industry Standards Practices and Regulatory Requirements

Manufacturing process control systems experience including PID loop tuning

Solid understanding of the Capital Expenditure Budget process

Solid understanding of EOHS and Quality Standards

Experience using Google collaboration tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

Proficient in Statistical Process Control CPk and Continuous Improvement Methodologies

Knowledge of IQ / OQ / PQ validation

Computer programming skills

EXPECTED AREAS OF SKILLS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Prepare and present business and technical summaries estimates and budgets

Teamwork orientation with excellent interpersonal and team skills

Proven performance of attention to detail followup and analytical decision making

Work on all aspects of project management: Project definition Project planning capital expenditures and technology transfer associated with capital projects and new processes and equipment.

Functions as a resource for troubleshooting / problem solving of business systems plant floor systems and control systems.

Responsible for handling capital expenditure budgets and delivering continuous improvement projects that reduce manufacturing variances.

Works with cross functional teams to implement and maintain Colgate Palmolive Best Practices for Factory Performance and Reliability

Proficient knowledge of HACCP GMPs and SPC

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin ethnicity age disability marital status veteran status (United States positions) or any other characteristic protected by law.

Are you interested in working for Hills Pet Nutrition You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by email are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

Work that matters fueled by passion for pets! At Hills we have a purpose. Every day around the world we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation amazing nutrition and the best and brightest people. Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition Hills mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets.

HILLS Prescription Diet therapeutic pet foods HILLS Science Diet and HILLS Ideal Balance wellness pet foods are sold worldwide. Hills is a division of ColgatePalmolive a leading global consumer products company tightly focused on Oral Care Personal Care Home Care and Pet Nutrition with sales of products in more than 200 countries. To learn more about Hills and Colgate please visit and or find us on LinkedIn Facebook Twitter and YouTube.

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