Automation & Controls Engineer III
GAF · Dallas, TX · 2 wk ago
Engineering$104k–$143k/yrFull-time
About the role
Primary focus will be on electrical projects dealing with controls, data acquisition, power distribution, wiring and other related issues.
Responsibilities
- Manage the design and installation of electrical/electronic equipment including electrical power distribution systems, PLC’s, instrumentation, variable speed AC and DC drives.
- Plan and perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles.
- Partner with the maintenance planner to ensure electrical projects are properly scheduled, and partner with the maintenance engineer to develop a good electrical/electronic preventative maintenance system.
- Perform design calculations and prepare equipment or material specifications for electrical and electronic PLC based systems.
- Periodically investigate and make an analysis of electrical or electronic based problems associated with the production operations, and take the appropriate action to correct these problems.
- Aid and train maintenance, production or other technicians as needed with technical or troubleshooting related matters.
- Contribute to capital projects initiated by on-site engineering resources or the corporate Controls Team.
- Develop capital project scope of works and create detailed funding requests for assigned projects.
- Direct the work of outside contractors and maintenance staff during project installations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 7+ years of experience in an industrial continuous process manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with Rockwell Automation software - Studio 5000, RSLogix 500, FTView, CCW, and FTAC.
- Proficiency selecting, configuring, and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PowerFlex variable frequency drives.
- Deep understanding of basic electrical theory.
- Knowledge of electrical/electromechanical devices.
- Knowledge of different types of instrumentation and how to calibrate them; Pressure, temperature, flow.
- HMI development expertise - FTView and/or Wonderware.
- Experience with maintaining Production networks, including servers and managed switches.
- Demonstrated ability to manage/install production servers.
- Demonstrated experience of leading controls projects to fruition: Preparing scope, meeting with vendors, evaluating vendor progress, and managing the installation/startup.
- Demonstrated ability to use trending and other analytical tools to troubleshoot process issues.
- Deep understanding of how a continuous web handling system works and how to troubleshoot it.
- Demonstrated willingness to share knowledge with other team members/plants.
- Actively engages with other controls personnel.
- Expertise focused on electrical components, electrical power distribution systems, PLC’s, instrumentation, and variable speed AC drives.
- Experience defining, designing, installing, and maintaining control logic systems and equipment in a continuous process manufacturing environment.
- Experience tuning PID controllers.
- Experience selecting, configuring, and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley safety PLCs, I/O, and STO hardware.
- Effective communication skills.
Benefits
- Health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
- Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
- Roth 401K plan with employer match contribution.
- Wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
- Internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
Pay
Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications. Base Salary Range: $104,000-$143,000