Job Purpose
Perform detailed control system design and software development for moderately complex engineering assignments, which are standalone, or components of a larger project. This position applies specific knowledge of automated and process control systems to manufacturing processes with minimal supervision.

We’d love to meet you if…

you’re energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge

you enjoy working with others to deliver great work

you’re innovative and looking for a values-driven, positive culture and environment

In This Position You Will Have The Chance To

Ensure compliance and perform all duties in accordance with all safety, health and environmental rules and regulations

Develop and implement results oriented, value-added engineering solutions that achieve predetermined project goals and customerneeds and/or requirements.

Develop project documentation defining standards, detailed reports, specifications, plans, prints, schematics and/or othernecessary documentation required to achieve defined project goals

Develop detailed design of automation and process control systems that integrate PCs, PLCs, AC or DC Drives, PositionControllers, single or multi-loop controllers

Integrate statistical control components into system design including basic control charting, real time & historical trending, remotemonitoring and data acquisition / control

Develop, install and debug control system programming including PC operating, PC / PLC communications, PLC HMI and/orspecialty component software

Lead and/or guide internal or external engineering resources to ensure adherence to project goals and objectives





Implement standard engineering and project management practices consistently throughout project and work assignments

Maintain technical skills and knowledge by attending trade shows or clinics; investigate new equipment applications withconsulting engineers & equipment venders, and specific course work

Lead development and training efforts of field operation and maintenance personnel in the design features, process operation,interpretation of system information, and application of that information regarding control system functionality

Witness testing and system site quality control

Train plant electricians on processes

Monitor installation quality.

Work breakdown as 5% administrative, 95% technical

Moderate to frequent travel during plant construction requiring a flexible schedule

What do I need to be successful?

5+ years’ experience in automation and process control systems and techniques

Or any combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position

Detailed working knowledge of networking equipment and software, routers and cabling

Detailed working knowledge of plant PLCs and HMI software

Detailed working knowledge of all HMI hardware and software in use including Wonderware Intouch and Active Factory

Detailed working knowledge of AC & DC drives, coordinated drives systems and position control systems.3

Knowledge of medium and high voltage systems.

Knowledge of IT systems, PC hardware and software, servers, fiber optic cabling and network switches

Knowledge of statistical control techniques and programs such as SPC, SQC and SCADA systems

Comply with minimum skills defined in the Engineering Competency Matrix

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related engineering field or equivalent

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