Controls Engineer

DuPont de Nemours Inc.•Parlin, NJ

52d

About The Position

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it's providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world's most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers The Automation and Process Controls Engineer will support Cyrel packaging printing plate manufacturing, Utilities, and other site business units. Continued technical and professional development is required in this position to ensure the facility remains up to date on control system technology. They will drive improvement through advanced control techniques, various automation tools, and Lean/Six Sigma. Prioritizing day-to-day support for various manufacturing operations at Parlin site is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

B.S. degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field with 3+ years of experience in developing and commissioning process control applications.
Demonstrated expertise in DCS/PLC architecture, configuration, and troubleshooting, including Rockwell, Aveva, Wonderware platforms.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Instrumentation & Process Control engineering concepts and design including circuits, control systems, as well as a general knowledge of mechanical equipment and systems.

Nice To Haves

Fundamental understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM) systems and High Hazard Processes.
Demonstrated knowledge on manufacturing automation integration.
Demonstrated success in managing and leading both long-term programs/projects as well as addressing short-term operational issues.
Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple, complex, time-sensitive projects.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership in automation and process control to ensure 24/7 plant operations are properly configured and supported.
Offers PLC/DCS and start-up support to facilities to meet business needs and production schedules.
Develops adequate basic data for CapEx projects and offers resourcing support in commissioning, decommissioning, start-up, and shut down of projects.
Leads and manages complex control system related issues troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Applies knowledge and industry standards to support the successful operation of process control applications and solutions including project support, hardware design, drawings, software design, PSSR, commissioning, and start-up.
Develops, reviews, maintains, and updates related documentation, files, procedures, databases, schematics, and drawings to ensure unit instrument and process control technology integrity.
Leads the site's alarm management program, sets up rationalization, and schedules periodic meetings with areas for continuous improvement.
Participate in monthly meetings and quarterly audits on electrical safety.
Collaborates closely with cross-functional site teams, including operations, maintenance/utility, IT, capital engineering, and technical manufacturing resources to understand business, production units, and priorities.
Identifies minor capital improvement automation projects, develops their scope, and leads these projects' execution.
Networks and leverages the broader organization as needed.
May offer occasional on-call support as required.