Process Control Engineer
About the role
We are a globally active family company whose sustainable and responsible actions contribute to improved living standards. We are an attractive employer with a value-oriented corporate culture based on trust, appreciation and continuous improvement. Weidmann Electrical Technology has been at the heart of the global transformer industry for over 140 years. With deep rooted knowledge in the design, development and operation of transformers, Weidmann is a leading integrated solutions provider for specialized product and services in the energy sector.
The Process Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, programming, implementation, optimization, and lifecycle support of industrial control systems and instrumentation of Distributed Control Systems for the facility's continuous board manufacturing equipment. Instrumentation of Distributed Control Systems and automated machinery in our Middletown, Ohio facility. This position serves as the technical expert for control systems supporting board machine and other continuous process equipment directly involved in manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Provide application/control design, architecture, and development for systems of varied complexity
- Design, program, configure, troubleshoot, and optimize a variety of control devices including, but not limited to Siemens, Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation), and ABB PLC, DCS, HMI, drive, and control systems supporting continuous board manufacturing equipment
- Create and modify program/system logic (PLC) involving multiple systems and subsystems
- Develop and optimize control strategies to improve process stability, product quality, machine performance, and equipment reliability
- Maintain control system documentation, software backups, and change management records
- Provide advanced troubleshooting support for process control and instrumentation issues
- Lead controls-related capital projects from concept through commissioning