Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of all the automation aspects of our equipment
• Gather data on manufacturing processes, analyzing them for optimal improvement opportunities
• Develop upgrade plans for manufacturing equipment and roll them out on all similar equipment
• Ability to design custom control panels for small projects across the locations using AutoCAD Electrical and create complete drawing packages
• Experience building control panels from scratch, from schematics
• Deep understanding of machine troubleshooting methods and controls modifications
• Create PID loops for critical process controls to improve process capabilities
• Develop SCADA and MES solutions to improve our manufacturing efficiency and help drive strategic process improvements
• Grow knowledge of the facility team and gain their trust
• Take a hands-on approach to improvements
• Increase uptime on manufacturing equipment
• Isolate critical data outputs of the process and define indicators of key process performance
• Foster strong relationships with members of the operations team and vendors
• Grow expertise in Automation, MES, Industry 4.0, and IIoT

Qualifications

• BS or greater in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or STEM-related field required
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in process or manufacturing engineering, with a track record of driving operational excellence
• Proven record of successfully operating independently with little or no direct supervision
• Demonstrated ability to analyze processes looking for improvements in efficiency as well as product quality, layout of equipment, workflow, and safety
• Experience developing training and technical documents to present and/or instruct others on new process changes or machine modifications
• Proven experience with any of the following PLCs: Allen Bradley, Modicon, GE Fanuc, Siemens, AutomationDirect, Mitsubishi, Omron, Aromat, or Toshiba, but Allen Bradley is preferred
• Experience with all Rockwell software packages, including but not limited to RS Logix 5, 500, and 5000, Factory Talk view designer, RS Networks, Panelbuilder, kepserver, and related communications packages
• Familiar with motion controls systems, servos, and modern sensor types and uses
• Experience in HMI and/or Operator Interface programming and configuration of any of the following software packages: Ignition, Wonderware, Intellution, Factory Talk View, GE Cimplicity, Ci-Tech, Iconics, Siemens, or US Data is a requirement for this role, and Ignition is preferred
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and database softwares
• Familiar with industrial networking technologies, including Ethernet/IP, Controlnet, and Devicenet
• Familiar with all aspects of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic machine systems (power sources, energy control, motion devices)
• Proficient with CAD drawing packages and able to create packages from scratch
• Six sigma certification is a strong plus

About The Work Environment

• You will work in both office and manufacturing environments
• Battery manufacturing employs chemicals, heat, and heavy equipment, and as such you will at times be exposed to lead, fumes, noise, dirt, hazards, and chemicals, and in all cases will be provided with appropriate PPE
• You must be able to see, hear and speak; able to sit, stand for at least two hours at a time, sit, bend, crawl, squat, kneel and climb able to use both arms and hands to use a computer and peripherals and lift 40 pounds from floor level, able to work below ground level in confined spaces and on stationary or mobile elevated platforms, able to wear respirator and other personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Travel may be required for this position, but not more than 25%

About Stryten Energy

• Stryten Energy helps solve the world’s most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors
• Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we partner with some of the world’s most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity
• Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks
• Our stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running
• An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow