Process Controls Engineer

Job Description

As a member of the Engineering team, the Process Controls Engineer will be responsible to Lead and support controls, automation, and implementation of projects from the prototype into production phase.

• Design, develop, and streamline various aspects of electrical controls systems, general electrical circuitry, pneumatic, hydraulic systems, and machinery in the plant with use of AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electric, HMI Software/ Design, and/or E-Plan
• Provide direction and be able to execute the programming for, installation of, and technical troubleshooting support of PLC ladder-logic based hardware and software applications throughout the plant.
• Provide controls and systems engineering support for emergency and unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production peak and off-peak run times as needed.
• Able to work with cross functional groups, as well as work effectively with Plant Engineers and Maintenance Supervisors to complete projects on time and within schedule.
• Able to read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, machinery assembly drawings, create component hardware BOMs, and determine additional system/hardware components for the design of electrical control systems and circuitry diagrams to perform required maintenance and service.
• Able to diagnose process and machinery problems utilizing root cause failure analysis techniques, replace or repair equipment parts, test and adjust as required.
• Aid with and provide guidance for the compliance of plant safety regulations such as (Arch Flash Electrical Safety- NFPA-70E; LOTO, Energized Work Permits, Safe Cell Entry).

Qualifications

• Experience and working knowledge of CNC/FANUC machines.
• 3 - 5+ years of Electrical Controls/System Engineering industry experience
• Strong skills in ladder logic, preferably Allen-Bradley Systems; PLC5, SLC and ControlLogix 5000-5580.
• Strong Skills in HMI Design
• Familiarity with Ethernet/IP and basic networking applications and practices
• Working knowledge and understanding of plant power distribution equipment and controls
• Experience and working knowledge of robot teach points and programming code understanding.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field
• Automotive Manufacturing, JIT experience