Automation and Controls Engineer

About the role

The Automation and Controls Engineer performs engineering design and installation services for automated process equipment, facility systems, and software systems. This role involves troubleshooting and corrective maintenance of production equipment, with a primary focus on maintaining automated electromechanical systems and software. The position supports projects related to facility modifications, equipment installations, and maintenance activities, including developing specifications and coordinating implementation.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, troubleshoots, and develops application solutions for automated electromechanical systems and software.
• Plans, schedules, and organizes project activities in a senior-level capacity.
• Performs corrective maintenance on facility and production equipment, including PLCs, vision systems, SCADA system development, automated packaging equipment, and high-purity utility systems.
• Works any shift and may be required to work scheduled or unscheduled overtime, including carrying and responding to a cell phone, pager, or radio.
• Collaborates with all departments to support manufacturing operations, improve automated data collection and reporting, and enhance equipment reliability and performance for both existing and new installations.
• Maintains open communication across departments and managerial lines.
• Uses software systems for work orders and calibration.
• Identifies and orders appropriate materials and parts for equipment maintenance and repair using automated methods.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external personnel to provide timely information and avoid production delays, including completing documentation such as work orders and reports to meet GMP requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering, Software, or a related field, combined with relevant work experience.
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience with industrial/process controls, PLCs, software editing, and development.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley required; Siemens and B&R preferred.
• Experience in a project engineer/management role with planning, scheduling, and organizing responsibilities.
• Ability to meet attendance standards and work a 40-hour week, with additional hours as needed to meet deadlines.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• Must use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or controls.
• Requires close vision for written work and PC use.
• Ability to hear accurately in moderate office or plant noise.
• Ability to apply deductive reasoning to understand complex issues.
• Ability to follow instructions, work rules, and company policies.
• Ability to follow safety and security practices, meet deadlines, and manage office stress.
• Ability to communicate ideas, facts, and technical information accurately and maintain confidentiality.