Automation & Controls Engineer IV

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. This includes writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, as they relate to a continuous operation process.
• 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.
• Assist 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 15+ 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.
• Knowledge of safety PLCs, I/O, and STO hardware.
• Recognized Subject Matter Expert (SME) on controls improvements as it relates to their/similar plants.
• 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.
• A robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Professional growth and development programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• Wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
• Committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire.
• Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.