Controls Engineer

We are seeking a Controls Engineer for our Nutek Disposables Company located in McElhattan PA. This position will design implement and upgrade complex controls systems and software programming on production equipment and associated machinery. It will provide mentorship and assist Controls Engineers and Technicians in solving complex problems and will have a direct link to plant performance results through machine improvements and engineeringbased upkeep.

Salary Range: $80000$150000 annual

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance effective immediately
• Up to 3 weeks vacation after 2 months PTO
• Parental Leave 6 weeks 100 paid
• Company Matched Dependent Care
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Quarterly Incentive Bonus
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Company Store Discounts
• 401k plus company match up to 4
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite Gym
• Only Scheduled to work 15 days a month!

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 based on the FQ controls standards criteria.
• 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 individual equipment and overall 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 within the business.
• Leads small capital projects.
• Keeps abreast of new controls technologies industry trends health and safety regulations and standards that affect current operations.
• Proactively identifies opportunities to increase production operation performance. Initiates leads and oversees improvement projects through completion.
• 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. Keeping safety as the priority when making decisions.
• Provides direction and assistance as necessary for off shift/afterhours support.

Communication/Collaboration Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Maintenance Process Engineering Project Engineering and Operations to define design requirements design improvements and install machinery and upgrades.
• Verifies communication of machine and process changes to all affected team members.
• Supports team with all key initiatives special projects and provides exceptional customer service.
• Participates facilitates and leads communication in group settings and/or meetings.

Qualifications/ 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 2 years experience with Industrial Controls Systems.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation.
• Advanced knowledge of PLC based hardware and software (Rockwell and Siemens) Servo Control and HMI.
• Knowledge of Mechanical Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems
• Formal Training in Functional Machine Safety and proper safe machine design through Safety Risk Assessment.
• 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).

Skills/ competencies requirements:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills computer skills reasoning and mathematical skills.
• Strong troubleshooting analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office (specifically Outlook & Excel).
• Must be able to work in a fastpaced environment.