Senior E/I and Controls Engineer

Job Description

E/I Engineer with Controls experience for a contract to direct opportunity in Mobile, Al

Purpose & key responsibilities of the role:

Develop proficiency in several programming languages and control device networks for DCS systems, PLCs, or PCs.

Provide application/control systems design and development for systems of varying complexity

Manage the implementation timeline for DCS upgrades across different areas of the plant

Ability to work with Production and Maintenance to develop HMI Screens

Ensure KPIs are met and take corrective actions appropriately when deviations from targets occur

Interacting and supporting production by making information available through plant systems

Support strategic topics for the P&C group, such as alarm management and documentation management (PLC drawings, tutorials, vendor database, etc.)

Create detailed documentation, drawings, and user manuals for frequently used services, and train key users.

Oversee the installation of DCS projects at LFI, ensuring all aspects of the project scope are installed according to the project charter and LFI standards.

Critical thinker and very detail-oriented, and capable of leading service teams during projects, upgrades or troubleshooting situations.

Capable of learning available analysis tools to solve complex DCS system problems

Our expectations for this exciting role:

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience.

5 years of solid engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, especially in controls engineering (unit process or integration), equipment engineering, and/or hardware/software automation engineering, demand-supply planning, and industrial engineering, preferably in the Fiber industry or with PlantPAx

Highly self-motivated and self-directed with the ability to work well with people; have strong intercultural intuition and able to disagree and commit.

Experience in Developing Engineering Scope from Concept to Implementation

Confident in dealing with relevant standards and regulations

Willingness to work beyond core business hours, if necessary, to minimize business interruption during planned or unplanned system modifications.

Willingness to travel at least 10% of the time, in and outside of the USA for training

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Able to conduct formal meetings with customers and capable of writing, reviewing, and editing various types of reports.Company Description

Dynamic Engineering firm with incredible team culture and long term growth opportunities!

Full-time