Process Controls Engineer

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Aerospace Lubricants, a division of AMSOIL INC, is currently seeking a Process Controls Engineer. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing control systems to improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and safety.

Aerospace Lubricants is a specialty grease manufacturer located in Columbus, Ohio. We manufacture products for everything from defense systems and spacecraft to offshore boats and motorcycles.

Shift: Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM

Core Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain control systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and DCS platforms.

Program and configure automation equipment to support manufacturing processes.

Analyze process data to identify opportunities for improvement and implement control strategies.

Collaborate with process engineers, maintenance, and operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve control system issues.

Maintain documentation for control systems including schematics, code, and change logs.

Provide training and technical support to operations and maintenance personnel.

Accountable for knowing the manufacturing process including blending and packaging equipment.

Recommend preventive maintenance, predictive activities, and upgrade assessments.

Responsible for equipment?related uptime performance of the AMSOIL INC. production process including downtime tracking, lead uptime improvement projects, and report generation.

Work with other departments to develop and implement optimization strategies.

Justify and source new equipment required to optimize systems.

Ensure equipment FAT and SAT qualifications are completed.

Support Continuous Improvement initiatives to drive waste reduction and increase operational efficiency.

Participate or lead projects to improve quality, speed, and functionality of existing AMSOIL equipment and assets.

Manage projects related to AMSOIL INC. facilities, equipment, and new installs including bid packages, proposal evaluation, process design and functionality, budget management, and qualification and startup.

Position Requirements

Bachelors degree in an Electrical Engineering or related Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical) or a 2?year technical degree with equivalent combination of related training and experience.

Experience in process controls engineering concepts.

Knowledge of PLC programming and interfacing control concepts into a manufacturing environment; preference for Allen Bradley experience or similar platform.

Experience with SCADA systems and data historians (Ignition - preferred).

Proven experience in practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of goods.

Knowledge of production processes and quality control techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods.

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Identify complex problems and review information to evaluate option and implement solutions.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desire to work within a team is necessary.

Competent in complete MS Office Suite.

Knowledge of JD Edwards or comparable ERP system.

Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Knowledge of SQL Databases.

Valid drivers license, clean driving record and the ability to be insurable for AMSOIL INC. vehicles.

This position does require travel 25?50% of the time.

Professional Engineer PE (preferred).

Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma (preferred).

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