Controls Engineer

Summary

The Controls Engineer is responsible for design working across engineering and maintenance groups to lead major automation capital projects up to $25M as well as to identify and prioritize critical controls projects and assist with detailed project specifications that help guide the division and the plant towards controls upgrades for critical manufacturing equipment. Controls Engineer will engage a variety of engineering resources both internal and external to execute projects on-time and within budget. working to help define controls systems strategy and standards at the Ravenwood site.

Essential Functions

Responsible for timely and on budget execution of Automation scope for projects at the site.

Communicate with all levels of operations engineering and management.

Propose and lead other projects at the site.

Work and communicate effectively with a wide range of disciplines and management team

Create and modify programs of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) to solve known issues

Design and oversee implementation of new industrial control and safety rated electrical circuits

Identify and propose solutions to electrical distribution and industrial control problems

Plan schedule and coordinate detailed phases of work for electrical projects

Advise and assist facilities engineers on electrical aspects of facilities projects

Provide expert technical advice on problems concerning industrial control systems

Provide guidance to electrical engineers so that all work done complies with plant standards

Maintain documentation of the plants electrical distribution and industrial control systems

A firm understanding of relational database structures and query languages

An aptitude for translating complex technical subjects into clear business-oriented communication

Maintain knowledge of the trends and technologies in data collection management data services and integrations

Other duties as required by management

Provide technical support and troubleshooting for equipment failures and loss of production. Assist maintenance and provide technical guidance required to return equipment to operation to minimize downtime and lost production.

Travel as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

Experience preferred in an industrial plant setting

Develop specifications for required hardware software and system communication wiring

Requisition and purchase equipment and services

Qualifications

Competencies

Expertise knowledge and training in engineering and maintenance.

Extensive knowledge and training in product manufacturing.

General knowledge of manufacturing processes involved in manufacturing of forged or flat rolled metal products.

Excellent interpersonal skills

General traits such as action oriented conflict manager decision maker comprehensive listener time manager and positive attitude.

Fulfill the roles of facilitator coach mentor counselor and communicator.

Computer skills and the ability to advance those skills as required

Education and Experience

5 Years of Controls-related Automation Experience

B.S. or M.S. in electrical engineering or related field

Formal training or experience with Preventive and Predictive Maintenance programs.

Special Skills

Adept at reading and creating electrical and control system drawings/documentation including line diagrams P&ID diagrams Ladder logic documentation.

Experience with 2D drafting software such as AutoCad LT

Experience programming Allen Bradley Logix PLCs or equivalent Modicon Quantum PLCs or equivalent

Experience in 480V and industrial control circuit design

Thorough understanding of NFPA 70 (National Electric Code) ANSI/ISA Controls standards

Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems used in closed loop control circuits

Understanding of motion control systems including hydraulic and servo motion controls

Advanced understanding of Ethernet/IP Modbus and other network configurations

SQL TSQL or PLSQL a plus

VBAm C Perl Python

General Software (MS Office

Wonderware

SAP

Industrial Programing

Data Management

Statisctical Packages - Minitab R

Additional Notes

Proof of US citizenship nationality and/or permanent resident status in order to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations.

Physical Dimensions

Physical Demands 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to work in an industrial surrounding.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Industrial plants and Office