Engineer, Controls II
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Siltronic is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of highly specialized hyper pure silicon wafers. Being an international market player we serve the semiconductor industry worldwide and partner with many leading chip manufacturers. Our global production network in Asia Europe and the USA includes todays most advanced plants for 200mm and 300mm wafers. We provide a competitive benefits package includingmedical dental and vision insurance 401k matching educational assistance and a quarterly success sharing bonus program.
Seeking a Controls Engineer with Experience in PLC Facilities Control and HVAC
This position provides sustaining and project engineering support to ensure reliable facilities systems in support of manufacturing quality maintenance and process technology operations. The role is responsible for sustaining monitoring and improving facilities controls systems including PLCs and networking as well as site HVAC systems such as cleanroom temperature and humidity control. Responsibilities include developing corrective action plans for conditions that could adversely impact facilities safety or operations; performing regular system monitoring and inspections to identify maintenance and replacement needs; evaluating and recommending engineering solutions preventative maintenance programs and equipment alternatives; reviewing vendor data and construction and design documents for technical acceptability; managing engineering work orders and project milestones; and evaluating control systems to recommend improvements to control strategies operator interfaces and system monitoring.
Job Duties:
- Ownership and control of specifications and drawings for the assigned facilities systems. Modify the systems as necessary to improve the process reliability and sustaining cost reductions.
- Establish and maintain good working relationship with all suppliers and vendors and with production and process decision makers within Siltronic along with maintenance and facilities personnel in order to facilitate problem resolution on the assigned facilities systems.
- Monitor usage of each assigned facilities system and report to main cost centers. Report abnormal trends to user groups. Provide necessary data for budget and cost control processes.
- Monitor audit and inspection of the assigned facilities systems.
- Act as the Project Engineer / Manager for capital projects associated with the assigned facilities system and other areas as assigned. Responsibilities include cost estimation cost control design detail scope of work construction management report writing and forecasting.
- Serve as technical specialist and consultant for the organization in the application of new methods technologies and solution to problems of exceptional difficulty and marked importance to the company. Investigate outage issues within the facilities and be the point of contact with our utility provider.
- Prepare project proposals and requests for funding.
- Prepare project specifications and scope of work for consultants and contractors.
- Select vendors consultants and contractors.
- Maintain preventative maintenance instructions.
- Perform exact engineering calculations and analyze run data.
- Review vendor products.
- Maintain catalog library.
Position Requirements:
Requires a Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preferred) and a minimum of two years of relevant experience with familiarity in 480 VAC threeâphase and lowerâvoltage industrial electrical systems. Candidates should have working knowledge of 420 mA loop control and 010V PID control systems with an emphasis on facilitiesârelated PLCs instrumentation controls networking and building management systems. Experience with facilities and life safety systems supporting manufacturing and process operationsparticularly fire protection chemical and gas monitoring systemsis preferred including familiarity with platforms such as Simplex VESDA VERTEX Sieger and Midas. Experience in a manufacturing production environment and with SCADA and controls systems such as GE Cimplicity Johnson Controls Metasys and Trane Synchrony is strongly preferred. The role requires demonstrated technical competence in mechanical and electrical engineering strong analytical and problemâsolving skills and the ability to read interpret and communicate complex technical information through clear verbal and written communication. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required with experience using AutoCAD SAP and other engineering software considered a plus.
To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job you must be able to perform the following tasks:
- Ability to sit / stand / walk / bend / twist / crouch / kneel / climb as required for various periods of time
- Ability to lift/carry / push/pull up to 50 pounds
- Ability to reach and to manipulate using hands and fingers
- Ability to work in hazardous areas involving potentially dangerous electrical power chemicals and stored energy
- Frequently required to wear cleanroom attire personal protective equipment and/or breathing devices.
- Ability to use office equipment phones laptop effectively for various amounts of time throughout the day
Benefits and Compensation:
- 120 hours vacation
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 60 hours of sick time
- Medical / Dental / Vision
- Health Savings Account Option
- Long Term Disability
- Parental Leave
- Paid Leave Oregon
- Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Educational Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Financial Wellness Assistance
- Legal Insurance
- Quarterly Success Share Bonus
- Referral Program
- Retirement Plan Options up to 5% Match
- Sponsored Wellness Programs & Challenges
- Subsidize Public Transportation Pass
**Relocation assistance is not offered
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Siltronic AG is one of the world's leading producers of hyperpure silicon wafers and has been a partner to many major semiconductor manufacturers for decades.
