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 opportunity 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 customer needs and/or requirements.
- Develop project documentation defining standards, detailed reports, specifications, plans, prints, schematics and/or other necessary documentation required to achieve defined project goals
- Develop detailed design of automation and process control systems that integrate PCs, PLCs, AC or DC Drives, Position Controllers, single or multi-loop controllers
- Integrate statistical control components into system design including basic control charting, real time & historical trending, remote monitoring and data acquisition / control
- Develop, install and debug control system programming including PC operating, PC / PLC communications, PLC HMI and/or specialty 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 with consulting 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
- Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations
- Perform other duties as necessary
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
- 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
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to influence or guide people to allow successful completion of objectives
- Knowledge and understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
- Ability to function on multi-discipline or multi-functional teams
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in related engineering field preferred