Systems Control Engineer

Job Duties

• Review electrical panel layouts, wiring schematics and BOM’s for new equipment
• Programs, integrates, troubleshoots, and supports PLC, HMI software for control systems and equipment
• Programs PLCs and develops ladder logic diagrams
• Troubleshoots issues with control systems as they arise
• Analyzes control panel layouts and electrical schematics for machinery
• Creates electrical panel layouts, wiring schematics and BOM’s for new equipment
• Designs, implements and supports PLC, HMI software for control systems and equipment
• Designs, implements and supports hardware electrical systems
• Investigates and solves automation problems and troubleshooting of existing equipment
• Develops functional and design specifications for automated systems/processes
• Aids in the development of project control strategies, project plans and estimates for projects
• Stays current with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures
• Programs Allen Bradley and other manufacturers' controls for new and existing automated equipment
• Contributes to the development and improvement of plant system processes and structures for acquiring, displaying, and trending process data
• Collaborates with internal and external personnel for proposal development
• Acquires data to demonstrate cause and affect relationships within processes, and prioritizes business and process opportunities for improvement
• Reviews and interprets control system, construction, and installation drawings and the development of control system descriptions and training manuals
• Interacts with contractors, maintenance, and other appropriate personnel to identify issues in system processes and provide solutions
• Provides direction, assistance, and training to maintenance team (technicians/electricians) and plan and coordinate detailed aspects of engineering work
• Travel

Related Job Functions

• Strive to meet the established Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
• Support testing, installation and troubleshooting of projects
• Participate in the implementation of new initiatives
• Perform related work duties as assigned

Supervision

• Exercised
• Provide direction to staff assigned as a functional team when required

Knowledge

• Programming of Ovation, Allen Bradley PLC’s, Siemens PLC, Wonderware and iFIX platforms
• Communication protocols: OPC, Modbus, Ethernet
• Process instrumentation and Controls, SCADA, DCS and communication systems
• Process and Instrumentation Diagrams and Network Layouts
• Instrumentation installation and or calibration (flow, float, volume, pressure, level, temperature, vibration, etc.)
• Conveyor systems
• Water Treatment processes
• Waste Water Treatment systems

Skill

• To Make effective decisions
• Promote and foster team work environment
• Establish and operate in an environment which provides the capacity for excellence
• Support installation of projects
• Participate in the implementation of new initiatives
• Communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels
• Negotiate and develop solid internal and external relationships
• Exercise superior computer, analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution skills

Ability

• To Manage multiple projects effectively
• Interface with a multidisciplinary team
• Motivate, train, lead and develop staff for improved performance and efficiency
• Maintain effective working relationships with others
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and written instructions
• Problem solve effectively
• Communicate frequently with team members and others about process, equipment or potential problems
• Direct team activities or to work as a team member

Physical Requirments

• Extensive outdoor exposure
• Extended time at customer sites/meetings in Michigan and outside of Michigan