Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, execution and delivery of new control system projects as well as maintains existing equipment.
• Automation controls systems design, PLC/HMI programming, troubleshooting and start up commissioning.
• Contributes to overall team performance by training/mentoring associates, providing technical assistance, and improving processes and standards.
• Problem solve equipment controls issues and implement improvements.
• Provide capital project control system guidance to equipment suppliers and installation contractors.
• Act as the SME for facility engineering resources on control systems programming.
• Prepare project deliverables including statements of work, status reports and budgets.
• Ensure adherence to Company standards and methodologies.
• Discuss needs with internal customers in a non-technical language.
• Analyze customer requests, understand need, and document in Functional Specification.
• Translate functional requirements into System Design Specifications.
• Develop programs to comply with system requirements;
• Mentor and guide project team members to deliver on the project/program requirements.
• Ensure customer acceptance by testing validation, and training users in changes to business processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
• 3 years of experience with programming Industrial controls, PLC’s, HMI’s, Industrial communication protocols
• 3 years of experience with PLC, HMI, Drives programming using Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000 and FTV view

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Fanuc Robot troubleshooting and support
• Experience with GE Proficy Suite - Machine Edition and Historian
• Experience working with and troubleshooting automation equipment in a high uptime environment
• Solid understanding of Ethernet IP communication configurations and troubleshooting
• Experience managing technical projects through a project cycle including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, commissioning, and closing phases

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Industrial Automation, Engineering, Computer Science or MIS
• Knowledge of how to implement the automation used in 24x7 shop floor environments
• Ability to safely work in electrical cabinets
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with both technical and non-technical members of staff
• Ability to be hands on with automation equipment and process troubleshooting
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral format, with both vendors and internal customers
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Self-motivated and driven to accomplish company goals

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Regularly required to stand and walk
• On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• Typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus