Controls Engineer I

Duties/Responsibilities

• Gain mastery in the current process, control, and reporting systems and work to continuously improve electrical/process control systems.
• Introduce recommended changes in control schemes to improve business unit operation.
• Combine newer technologies and extensions of current architecture.
• Plan and coordinate technical design and implementation of project work.
• Monitor the operation of machinery and systems to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work with maintenance and operational teams to support continuous improvements of assets and asset performance.
• Respond to equipment downtime emergencies, and plan/execute plans for any recurring situations.
• Identify opportunities where condition-based monitoring can successfully predict failure.
• Provide ongoing informal and formal training for electrical personnel to ensure development of good operating and maintenance practices.
• Provide backup support to other process control and electrical supervision personnel.
• Work closely with electrical supervisors to maintain all documentation related to the process control system configuration and SOP’s.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Desire to continually improve understanding of the programming of all business unit’s computerized equipment in preparation to perform timely diagnostics and repairs.
• Familiar with sensors and transmitters and theoretical and practical applications.
• Proficient using computers and associated software (MS Suite, Project, Access, SQL, CMMS, AutoCAD, Kronos) and IO Servers.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair machinery through the use of drawings, schematics, and root-cause/failure analysis.
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts including electrical, instrumentation, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate team members and work collaboratively to complete projects as a group.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills; ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions to complex problems.
• High level of personal integrity and ethical and professional standards.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Self-directed and motivated to complete projects without direct supervision.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts if needed.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, manufacturing, mechatronics or mechanical engineering, or graduating in the next 6 months.
• Manufacturing or relevant process control experience preferred.
• Working experience with PLC, HMI, or other programming languages such as VB, Python, and C#.
• Education or experience with fluid and electrical power systems.
• Senior project or internship experience in project design, installation, and startup preferred.