Automation and Controls Engineer

Role: Automation and Controls Engineer Location: LaPorte, IN Role Type: Full-time (Direct Hire) Position Overview The primary responsibility of this position is technical support to maintenance operations including troubleshooting complex problems, determining root cause, implementation of solutions and documentation. The position requires application of software and controls, engineering, process control design and support of automated manufacturing equipment. RESPONSIBILITES Develop designs and electrical engineering of control systems and manufacturing equipmentAssist in designing electrical/control-wiring schematics in AUTOCADAssist in troubleshooting and repair of electrical/mechanical and programming related equipment/mill problemsDesign of control logic and control schematicsStrong PLC programming skills using ladder logic and Siemens FB and STL programming in Step 7 and TIA.HMI and SCADA programming and integration with WinCC, Wincc Flex, and TIA.Understanding of network communication networks including Profibus, Profinet and/or industrial ethernet.Motor control principles, experience/knowledge with variable speed drivesBe available for on-call support after normal working hours when needed.Create Functional troubleshooting documents for existing equipment PLC programsCreate PLC training documents.Help improve, upkeep, and maintain plant wide documentation including AutoCAD plans, PFD's, PID's & layouts.Minimal travelExcellent customer relations skills are essential.Participate in the maintenance department efforts towards achieving key measures.Follow all relevant policies and procedures (5S, Safety, Company policies) Qualifications Bachelor of Science in an Electrical/Automated Manufacturing Engineers discipline or related engineering degree and/or minimum of 3 years of hands-on experienceMust have worked successfully on several automation projects for the manufacturing industry or a system integrator.Strong knowledge of automation techniques, machine control systems, programmable logic controllers, pneumatics and computer programmingFamiliar with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word, PowerPoint)Trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.Project management skills preferredUnderstanding of Pneumatic, Hydraulic and Water systems. What They Offer Medical, dental and vision insurance401kLife insurancePaid Vacation8 Paid Holidays per year About Client Our client stands for partnership-based service, an international focus and innovative, high-quality, reliable products. With more than thirty production sites and sales entities in over twenty countries, they are one of the world's leading plastic product manufacturers. Founded in 1946 with seven employees in Germany, where their headquarters are still today, the company now employs over 5,000 people. Their know-how and commitment make their family-owned business a sought after specialist for high-quality films, sheets and other plastic products. The American entity specializes in the manufacturing of plastic films that are used in the Graphics, Signage, and Labeling industry. Other films manufactured in La Porte are used a decorative surface lamination films in furniture applications, and some films are specifically engineered as laminates for exterior building components. They are among the top performers in the industry, and continually strives for innovation.