Controls Engineer

PURPOSE:

Responsible for the design implementation maintenance and continuous improvement of electrical controls systems automation equipment and industrial data systems used throughout the manufacturing process. This role supports operations quality engineering and capital projects by ensuring safe reliable and efficient operation in manufacturing equipment while driving the companys manufacturing process towards greater productivity efficiency and quality.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design program modify maintain and support PLC HMI SCADA and industrial control systems
• Work with operations engineering and plant staff regarding equipment manufacturing capabilities to develop and implement new systems upgrade existing systems and to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Respond to production issues with rapid diagnosis and corrective actions
• Analyze production and process data to identify opportunities for improvements
• Specify and integrate sensors drives instrumentation and process controllers to enhance process control
• Develop and write equipment specifications performance requirements cost analysis and proposals for integrating new and current equipment into the manufacturing process.
• Assists with installation and commissioning of new equipment to ensure adherence to company specification.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics and controls documentation
• Provides and maintains detailed documentation of equipment including drawings set-up parameters and operational and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Configure and maintain industrial networks including Ethernet/IP and Modbus communication protocols

Requirements:

• Bachelors in engineering related field electrical engineering preferred
• 3 years of controls experience preferred
• Experience with industrial robots (FANUC and Kawasaki preferred).
• Must be able to read and write electrical schematics Field experience preferred
• Strong understanding of PLC ladder logic programming methods and process related control systems. (Allen Bradley Micro Logix RS Logix 500 and Control Logix Platforms preferred)
• Experience with PLC programming. Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 preferred.
• Experience with integration of devices to SCADA system (knowledge of Ignition SCADA package a plus).
• Work with DBAs to persist process data collected from various systems (Oracle/Sqlserver development / SQL skills a plus).
• Ability to examine complex electrical problems identify sources of problems determine methods for repair; plan and organize work and document solutions and changes.
• Demonstrated Control Systems competency
• Knowledge of applicable Electrical Code preferred
• Ability to operate various power voltage and current measurement equipment via test instruments and hand tools.
• Able to communicate effectively with employees in a professional and friendly manner.
• Able to work independently as a productive member of a team.
• Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the function of the job under minimal supervision.
• Well versed in Microsoft office programs
• Strong analytical problem solving skills. Outstanding detail and organizational skills.