Controls Engineer

About the role

The candidate will manage engineering scope, cost and schedule to deliver efficient, high quality projects in a timely fashion. They will have experience managing project teams including themselves and three or more other engineering resources. They will have the ability to manage multiple projects totaling more than $600K in engineering services annually.

Responsibilities

• Project Support: Assist our engineering teams in various phases of project development, from concept design to implementation and testing. Ensure project team members create deliverables that meet or exceed the customer’s expectations and standards. Own issues and drive them to resolution with internal and external customers.
• Collaboration: Work independently but be quick to ask questions and draw upon the best internal, customer, and industry resources to meet customer requirements accurately and efficiently. Build and maintain healthy, long term, professional relationships with coworkers, customers, suppliers, and industry partners. Maintain excellent composure, especially under pressure.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and progress reports.
• Communication: Communicate effectively in person and in writing to keep customers, contractors, and ZSI project team well informed of pertinent information in a timely manner. Assumes responsibility for filling in gaps in customer communication.
• Innovation: Foster an environment where new ideas are discussed and developed collaboratively. They will help others overcome resistance to change. The candidate will be dedicated to creating solutions to customers' problems.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum five years of machine controls or packaging experience in the pulp and paper industries.
• Proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLC programming software (RS Logix, Studio 5000).
• Ability to develop a PLC program from scratch or customize a program based on customer specific templates.
• Must have flexibility in programming style to adapt to customer standards.
• Proficiency in FactoryTalk HMI development.
• Experience designing controls system networks using Ethernet, ControlNet, and DeviceNet.
• Experience designing, programming, and configuring Variable Frequency Drive systems, specifically Rockwell hardware.
• Minimum Two-Year Degree in an electrical technology field, Four-Year Degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• Experience designing, programming, and configuring servo systems, specifically Rockwell hardware.
• Experience in configuring and programming Fanuc robotic systems is a plus but is not required.
• Knowledge of Safety Control Systems.
• Experience as a control engineering lead for large capital projects.
• Some travel is required, typically less than 25%.

Desired Candidate Characteristics

• Leadership: Supports projects from conception to commissioning. Develops a site-presence for local clients and builds a team of local support which fosters client relationships. Manages engineering scope, cost and schedule to deliver efficient, high quality projects in a timely fashion. Identifies issues or risk items and works with customer and Salas O’Brien resources to resolve in a timely manner. Manages project teams including themselves and one or two other engineering resources. Communicates in person and in writing to keep customers, contractors, and Salas O’Brien project team well informed of pertinent information in a timely manner. Works independently, but asks questions and draws upon the best Salas O’Brien, customer, and industry resources to complete work accurately and efficiently. Sets aggressive goals and makes every effort to succeed.
• Collaboration: Has a strong willingness and ability to communicate, cooperate, and work with co-workers, supervisors, and customers. Builds and maintains healthy, long term, professional relationships with coworkers and customers. Maintains excellent composure, especially under pressure. Proposes new ideas when there is a need for better methods and alternatives. Contributes to an environment where new ideas are discussed and developed collaboratively.
• Focus on Quality and Continuous Improvement: Works in a safe manner at Salas O’Brien and customer sites. Maintains a high level of technical expertise in the “Knowledge / Experience” areas listed above. Executes projects quickly and efficiently. Identifies barriers and requests necessary resources to work efficiently. Develops high quality, accurate deliverables. Owns issues and drives them to resolution with internal and external customers. Keeps very well informed on project status. Understands an engineering work process and develops solutions with a documented mathematical basis during the concept phase.

Compensation & Benefits

Salas O’Brien offers a generous benefit package including health, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, and holidays. Employee development is supported and encouraged. Our staff and their families are important to us, as are sound ethics, high standards and teamwork. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at salasobrien.com. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location. This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

Benefits

To learn more about our benefits, visit our full benefits overview here.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice

Solas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.