Process Controls Engineer
About the role
In this role, you will collaborate with clients, vendors, and cross-functional internal teams to determine Process Control needs and solutions. You will support Project Managers and Process Engineers in developing estimates for controls hardware and engineering effort. You will work with Electrical Designers to specify controls hardware components and develop electrical wiring diagrams. You will review electrical installation documents for technical accuracy and ensure the design meets the controls requirements. You will write Functional Descriptions describing how control systems will operate. You will develop and test PLC programs based on Functional Descriptions. During commissioning, you will perform onsite IO checks. You will commission PLC programs onsite until the systems are in full production, performing maintenance and operator training. You will perform other related duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with clients, vendors, and cross-functional internal teams to determine Process Control needs and solutions.
- Support Project Managers and Process Engineers in developing estimates for controls hardware and engineering effort.
- Work with Electrical Designers to specify controls hardware components and develop electrical wiring diagrams.
- Review electrical installation documents for technical accuracy and ensure the design meets the controls requirements.
- Write Functional Descriptions describing how control systems will operate.
- Develop and test PLC programs based on Functional Descriptions.
- During commissioning, perform onsite IO checks.
- Commission PLC programs onsite until the systems are in full production, performing maintenance and operator training.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLC Programming Software (RS Logix, Studio 5000)
- Ability to develop a PLC program from scratch or customize a program based on customer specific templates
- Detailed understanding of process instrumentation (flow, mass flow, temperature, pressure) and control loop concepts
- Proficient in batch controls, recipe management, and CIP circuits
- Proficient at designing, programming, and configuring Variable Frequency Drive systems, specifically Rockwell hardware
- Proficiency in interpreting P&ID drawings
- Experience with liquid processing including pumps, blending, filtration, heat transfer, etc.
- Experience with utility (steam, water, air, NH3, etc.) design and impacts on process design
- Able to perform in a design team environment
- Experience working with multi-trade-based vendors/contractors
- Experience in plant operations and industrial environments understanding control system impacts to maintenance and other work processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, et.)
- Technical Writing expertise
- Leadership skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Attentiveness to detail, follow-up procedures, and documentation of actions
- Proficient in time management and personal organization
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical or chemical engineering
- 5 years Process Controls experience in the Pulp and Paper or Food and Beverage Industries
- Experience programming legal PLCs and familiarity with USDA requirements for pasteurizers
- Proficiency in Wonderware InTouch, Wonderware Archestra, and FactoryTalk HMI development
- Experience designing controls system networks using Ethernet
- Experience in Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Physical Demands
- Sufficient mobility to work in an office setting; stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
- Must have ability to walk long distances and possess the flexibility to maneuver in and around machinery to take measurements.
- When on customer startups, must be able to travel long distances by car or plane and have the stamina to work extended hours (12+ hours per day) for up to 14 continuous days.
Compensation & Benefits
- The base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000.
- Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Travel
- Up to 25%