Controls Engineer

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. • York, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide plant electrical and instrumentation and controls engineering support in the design, assembly, integration, testing, troubleshooting and commissioning of PLC-based control systems. Come join our York, PA facility where we manufacture and distribute products such as Vitafusion Vitamins, A&H Cat Litter, and A&H Laundry Detergent!

Requirements

• 5 -8 years of experience
• 4-year post-secondary degree in relevant technical field
• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization
• Excellent communications skills – ability to communicate clearly and concisely in multiple media – verbal, written, etc.
• Excellent organizational/time management skills.
• Direct technical experience in the design, assembly, integration, testing, troubleshooting and commissioning of PLC-based control systems.
• Proven knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and Underwriter Laboratories (UL) standards, Allen Bradley Controls, AC and motor controls, and process sensors of all types
• Capability to calibrate and test controls, verify instrumentation accuracy and effectiveness and perform routine maintenance on the plant-wide controls system.
• Ability to interpret, red-line and prepare detailed control and instrumentation schematics, ladder logic diagrams, wiring schematics and PID’s/PFD’s.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments in a fast-paced, dynamic, production driven work environment.
• Solid critical thinking skills and ability to create new, innovative ways to handle situations with a strong bias towards.
• Continuous Improvement fundamentals.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles including Six Sigma, 5S, TPS, etc.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite, MS Project, CMMS and SAP).
• Candidates are required to complete all necessary trainings within the defined introductory period.

Nice To Haves

• CPG experience preferred.
• Flexibility to work various hours and shifts as needed, especially during large projects, installations, etc.
• Lean Manufacturing: Experience with lean manufacturing principles and practices. This includes familiarity with concepts such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and Continuous Improvement.
• Working knowledge of SAP Maintenance Module and AutoCAD a plus.
• Ability to methodically collect and analyze data and make appropriate recommendations.
• Strong knowledge of production operation, including equipment, materials, work flow, etc.

Responsibilities

• Responsible at all times for promoting a safety culture and awareness within area of responsibility.
• Support all plant safety policies and procedures.
• Assist with the design and modification of new and existing process control and instrumentation systems.
• Manage capital projects relating to automation and controls infrastructure, etc.
• Complete projects as assigned within defined scope, allocated costs, time commitments and expected outcome.
• Provide plant leadership for manufacturing and distribution in all technical and administrative aspects related to PLC’s, microprocessors, etc.
• Continually improve packaging equipment controls logic for better efficiency and reduced waste.
• Assist in the identification and development of project justification and business recommendations for engineering proposals including providing input for capital planning process.
• Lead cross-functional teams, addressing technical challenges to achieve critical objectives.
• Understand business needs, risks and organizational dynamics as well as their implications based on developing alternate plans and choices.
• Understand processing automation for troubleshooting and improving cycle time throughput.
• Identify and support cost reduction and efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Develop and coordinate all technical training requirements for operations and maintenance personnel as related to instrumentation and controls.
• Promote active leadership in the implementation of plant-wide lean manufacturing efforts and TPS, integrating lean manufacturing disciplines in engineering department.
• Assist with quality software system for customized reports and data analysis.
• Support and recommend continuous improvement initiatives utilizing lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
• Promote fair and consistent adherence to all local and corporate policies and procedures.
• Provide plant leadership in electrical safety topics, including NFPA70E
• Provide plant leadership on electrical systems, including recommendations for maintenance repair and upgrades.
• Ensures all quality and food safety practices are followed at all times.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Benefits

• The operations facility is not in a climate-controlled environment. Candidates will be exposed to the seasonal temperature variations.
• All candidates will be required to abide to all PPE standards and department dress code.
• Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees