Controls Engineer II

TAMKO Careers•Joplin, MO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

TAMKO is seeking a Controls Engineer to support our strategic mission and initiatives by developing, deploying, and maintaining control system software for equipment used in continuous manufacturing processes. This position offers flexibility in location; however, TAMKO prefers candidates who reside within 50 miles of one of our facilities located in Frederick, Maryland; Dallas, Texas; Joplin, Missouri; or Phillipsburg, Kansas. The Controls Engineer will conduct business with honesty and integrity, develop PLC programs for large manufacturing process control systems, utilizing an object-oriented library while following company and industry standards, and create PLC function block library elements using object-oriented programming methods. They will act as the technical representative for TAMKO corporate on industrial control systems, advising, mentoring, and training personnel as needed. The role involves generating control system documentation during project execution to aid in system design and assist in creating process and engineering drawings for projects. Additionally, the engineer will create, publish, maintain, and update companywide control system standards and documentation, act as a change leader supporting strategic initiatives, and assist manufacturing personnel in troubleshooting operational technology control systems across the company. Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, often over electronic communication methods, is expected, as is engagement in training for professional development and a willingness to learn new things. Active participation in team and cultural health development and intentional culture creation are also key aspects of the role. Travel to TAMKO manufacturing facilities and corporate offices up to 15% is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline, Computer Science, or equivalent education and experience.
7+ years of experience with: PLC program development; and control theory.
3+ years of experience with: Siemens TIA Portal; process control; and motion control systems.

Nice To Haves

4+ years of experience with: control algorithms; and electrical systems.
2+ years of experience with: Siemens Simatic Manager; instrumentation theory; PID control loops; and mechanical systems.
1+ years of experience with: object-oriented programming.

Responsibilities

Develop PLC programs for large manufacturing process control systems, utilizing an object-oriented library while following company and industry standards.
Create PLC function block library elements using object-oriented programming methods.
Act as the technical representative for TAMKO corporate on industrial control systems including advising, mentoring, and training personnel as needed.
Generate control system documentation during project execution to aid in system design and assist in creating process and engineering drawings for projects.
Create, publish, maintain, and update companywide control system standards and documentation.
Act as a change leader for the company supporting our strategic initiatives.
Assist manufacturing personnel in troubleshooting operational technology control systems across the company.
Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams often over electronic communication methods.
Engage in training for professional development and be willing to learn new things.
Actively participate in team and cultural health development.
Engage in intentional culture creation.