Process Control Engineer

The Process Control/Automation Engineer will be responsible for implementing preventative and predictive maintenance methods, training and mentoring electrical technicians, and managing projects to improve site safety and operational excellence.

About the Role

• Mentor electrical staff
• Trains and mentors electrical technicians with a key focus on safety
• Works closely with industrial maintenance groups including process control technicians, industrial electricians, and millwrights
• Executes project management approach to successfully implement electrical, power, and controls projects at the MDF complex site

Responsibilities

• Implement preventative and predictive maintenance methods and systems to reduce unscheduled downtime
• Utilize reliable troubleshooting methods to ensure production volume, quality, and overall reliability goals are met
• Train and mentor electrical technicians with a key focus on safety
• Work closely with industrial maintenance groups including process control technicians, industrial electricians, and millwrights
• Execute project management approach to successfully implement electrical, power, and controls projects at the MDF complex site

Requirements

• Commitment to safety
• Positive attitude
• Excellent work ethic
• Strong leadership skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering field preferred
• Five (5) years of experience in PLC programming (such as Allen Bradley/Rockwell)
• High level of proficiency with PLC troubleshooting, HMI programming software (such as Wonderware, FactoryTalk View SE)
• Experience with VMware or hypervisor virtualization software
• Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Experience with motion control design, implementation and troubleshooting preferred
• Experience with medium voltage power distribution preferred
• Experience with preventative and predictive maintenance systems and techniques
• Ability to read and understand electrical power and control system schematics
• Ability to identify root cause of problems and effectively initiate immediate corrective action to prevent reoccurrence
• Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment preferred
• Desire and ability to manage projects through strong planning and organization skills
• Experience with SAP or other CMMS program
• Proficient computer skills in MS Office, other windows-based programs, and internet skills
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively at all levels in the organization
• Strong work ethic, good judgement and decision-making skills
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, when necessary and ability to accept calls during nonbusiness hours

Skills

• PLC programming (Allen Bradley/Rockwell)
• HMI programming software (Wonderware, FactoryTalk View SE)
• VMware or hypervisor virtualization software
• Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Motion control design, implementation and troubleshooting
• Preventative and predictive maintenance systems and techniques
• Reading and understanding electrical power and control system schematics
• Identifying root cause of problems and initiating corrective action
• Project management
• SAP or other CMMS program
• Microsoft Office and internet skills

Benefits

• Annual merit-increase program
• Annual Incentive Program with a cash bonus targeting 10% of base pay
• Comprehensive employee benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Health Savings Account option with a company contribution
• Voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs
• Paid time off or vacation
• Eleven paid holidays per year
• 401k plan with a paid company match
• Personal volunteerism, diversity networks, mentoring, and training and development opportunities
• Retirement with a paid company match equal to 5% of base salary