Control Systems Engineer

About the Role

You are purpose driven, growth minded, and ready to stretch your potential at Orbia Polymer Solutions Vestolit. This role is part of a global team of over 23,000 dedicated to advancing life around the world through solutions that deliver clean water, secure food supplies, reliable information, and material advances for green and smart cities, transportation, and healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Operate with a focus on safety and environmental compliance
• Design, implement, and support DCS, PLC, HMI, and SCADA software for control systems and equipment
• Maintain the manufacturing plant's control systems at “World Class” standards
• Install software updates with the latest versions
• Participate on project teams and serve as site SME in the development of control/instrumentation systems and specifications
• Support factory acceptance testing of new equipment systems
• Lead the development and execution of small projects that are electrical/controls in nature, including upgrading obsolete controls to modern technology
• Work with corporate engineering to support the maintenance and improvement of site electrical infrastructure, equipment, and standards
• Perform system start-ups and operational checkouts on systems, including configuration, wiring, calibration, grounding, and power testing
• Reload and reboot PLC to restore faulted equipment after power outages
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine inspections
• Provide hardware and software application support assistance to maintenance and production
• Set up and configure replacement electronic and control components to fit specific applications
• Work with Operations and Maintenance teams to maintain the plant's process networks
• Utilize technical materials such as equipment manuals, SDS, safety materials, system drawings, Process and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID's), schematics, and blueprints to troubleshoot and maintain systems
• Update, modify, and continuously improve existing control systems, including ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, hydraulics, and pneumatics distribution and control
• Support Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Address on-call requests as needed
• Perform any other tasks as requested by Leadership

Requirements

• Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Basic decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on your feet for at least 8 hours
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Familiarity with communication networks like Ethernet/IP and Modbus
• Understanding of process instrumentation (sensors, actuators, etc.)
• Understanding of low-voltage distribution, safety relays, and emergency stop circuits
• Knowledge of databases and historians for logging machine data
• Understanding of feedback loops & PID controllers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related engineering field
• 5-10 years of experience in process control and automation
• 5-10 years of experience in programming/developing/configuring DeltaV, PLC, HMI, DCS, and SCADA software for control systems
• Experience with Aspen, Allen Bradley, SLC, Control Logix, Bailey, ABB

Benefits

• 401k with a 6% company match (company automatically contributes an extra 3% of plan-eligible pay)
• Multi-tier medical, dental, and vision benefits customizable for you and dependents
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Wellness Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid parental leave
• Fitness & weight-loss reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Eleven paid company holidays
• Paid vacation time and sick time
• Career development opportunities
• Benefits start on day one

Pay

The compensation for this position typically ranges from $80,500 to $149,000 per year. The actual base pay offered will be based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. The compensation package may also include short- and long-term incentive compensation.