Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Permanent

Pay Range Min. 75,000.00

Pay Range Max. 125,000.00

About Heraeus

Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.

About Heraeus Precious Metals

With more than 350 years of experience in precious metals processing, Heraeus Precious Metals is the world's leading provider of innovative products and services, such as precious metals trading and recycling. Our products are used in a wide range of industries, for example to reduce climate killers such as nitrous oxide and methane and in the form of pharmaceutical ingredients for the treatment of cancer.

Our innovative strength is driven by our 3,000 employees in more than 15 countries, who work passionately with our partners to develop pioneering and sustainable solutions.

We are aware of our responsibility towards people and the environment and have set ourselves ambitious CO targets. Sustainability is at the heart of all our business activities.

Heraeus, the German based technology group is a leading international family-owned company formed in 1851. We create high-quality solutions for our customers by combining material expertise with technological know-how. Our ideas are focused on themes such as environment, energy, health, mobility, and industrial applications. In 2015 Heraeus generated revenues without precious metals of €1.9 bn and a total revenue of €12.9 bn. in more than 100 subsidiaries in 38 countries we offer our worldwide 12,500 employees the freedom to develop and promote their own ideas. We call it: Open Space. For Open Minds.®

The primary responsibility of this positio is to be responsible for troubleshooting support of plant problems, project management: budgeting, scheduling, contractors, bids, purchasing, and programming/automation topics at HPM Santa Fe Springs, CA.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

Design and development of next generation production processes and improvement of the existing technology

Supports production in the case of acute problems either with responsible Manager approval, or in an emergency with prompt notification to appropriate management

Plans and execute assigned projects for the development of new processes and products under special consideration of costs and time schedule

Develops and executes projects related to production in close working together with production managers, supervisors, and operators

Maintain complete documentation of assigned projects including operational, working instructions and procedures according to HPMN’s ISO system

Provides proper training of supervisors and operators for new and improved processes or products

Maintenance improvement and troubleshooting of existing process control equipment as well as development, programming and integration of new systems to improve safety, quality and overall process control on existing and future systems

Design and programming of HMI systems for advanced process control and monitoring

Design and programming of PLC systems to improve process flow, process quality, operator safety

Design and startup of control equipment including but not limited to electrical panels, field sensors, transmitters, MCC, PLC and HMI systems

Development of critical spare part listing for PLC and interface systems

What is Required for this Role:

Bachelor’s Degree in Automation, Engineering or Chemical Engineering

5+ years controls experience in chemical facilities

Detail oriented

Excellent communication skills

Excellent technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus

A well-organized and self-directed individual who is a team player

Curious? Apply now!

Heraeus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide fair and equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. Diversity is at the heart of our Vision, Mission, and Values. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workforce that reflects a broad spectrum of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.

Any further questions?

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