Controls Engineer

Key Areas of Responsibility (Answerable for the following end results)

Support production in reducing / eliminating equipment and tooling downtime or scrap, utilizing good analytical methodologies.

Responsible for controls systems design, specification, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up assistance.

Support efficiencies via process change, automation, etc.

Program automated equipment to conform with production requirements.

Design and quote electronic controls required to aid in the production processes.

Receive Quotes and recommend sources of controls devices.

Program automated equipment to conform with production requirements.

Facilitate/maintain process controls equipment.

Develop and design plant and process improvements (layout, equipment, process, ergonomics)

Identify key process controls/systems and provide appropriate resources to maintain

Compliance with all applicable government safety and environmental standards

Advise Maintenance Technicians

Document all activities as required.

Adhere to all company guidelines for Emergency Evacuation to ensure employee safety.

Any additional responsibility deemed necessary by management. Limits of Authority

Advise Department Manager of those situations that may pose a significant risk to the program, product assurance, facilities, employee safety or customer satisfaction results.

Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process & systems.

Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process or system.

Initiate, recommend or provide solutions thought the appropriate channels and verify implementation.

Control further processing and delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency is corrected.

Initiate project RFQ's with supporting documentation to be signed

Quote / negotiate pricing and timing from vendors for equipment and tooling

Sign off "Approved" layouts for facility if required. Basic Education, Experience and Skills Required

Must have proven experience in: PLC logic and programming with any of the following PLCs: Allen Bradley, Modicon, GE Fanuc, Siemens, AutomationDirect, Mitsubishi, Omron, Aromat, Toshiba, HMI or SCADA programming and configuration of any of the following software packages Wonderware, Rockwell, Intellution, GE Cimplicity, Ci-Tech, Iconics, Siemens, US Data, etc.

2-year minimum college education and 1 year of related experience in controls and assembly operations or an equivalent combination of education and experience

PLC understanding and programming

Good mechanical / electrical skills

Possess excellent leadership abilities, organizational and communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and written and verbal communications

Excellent analytical skills

Proficient advanced computer skills, knowledge in Microsoft (Word, Excel)

Panel design and layout, wiring schematic capabilities

Must have blue-print reading experience

Conveyor systems

Bar code readers

Field commissioning experience

Control Net and Device Net I/O systems

RS View

Industrial Controls (photo electrics, motor control centers, etc)

Variable Frequency Drives

Auto-Cad Experience

Ability to maintain confidential information Internal Training (Minimum Requirements)

Orientation

Safety Training

Hazardous Communication

Vision and Culture

Departmental Training

Process - Engineering Change

Process - Program and Process Development

Change Control Database

ARC Flash

Company Training

Information Technology

Outlook

Trans4M Overview

Purchase Requisitions

Quality Mission Statement

Expense Reporting

Travel Management System Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements

Normal amount of sitting and standing, average mobility to move around an office and plant environment, able to conduct normal amount of work on a computer. Risks Associated with Job Function

None Travel Requirements

Approximately 20% travel required

Valid driver's license required

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