Controls Engineer

Hexcel • Salt Lake, UT

73d • Onsite

About The Position

Hexcel is seeking a Controls Engineer for its Salt Lake City, UT, USA location. This role is responsible for managing automated control systems, including equipment and logic, site and machine electrical documentation, site electrical distribution, and supporting automation projects. The Controls Engineer will provide expertise in selecting, installing, and programming automated control systems, safeguard program integrity, and enhance process control through SPC and alarm management. The position also involves troubleshooting electrical and control systems, participating in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), leading Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) programs for system failures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement and capital projects. Additionally, the role includes managing the asset calibration compliance program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field or Associates degree in Automation and Controls with relevant experience
• 5+ year’s experience in controls engineering, process automation required.
• Strong knowledge of automated control systems, such as Rockwell, Wonderware, and Siemens.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Proficient in electrical documentation and troubleshooting techniques and familiarity with machine networking and communication protocols.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills and strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to lead projects and train others.
• Eligible candidates must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

• Lean and Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Experience with SCADA (Ignition) software preferred.
• Experience incorporating machine data, operational data, and vendor data to drive continuous improvement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in selecting, installing, and programming automated control systems (e.g., Rockwell, Wonderware, Siemens, etc.) for SLC assets.
• Safeguard the integrity of SLC programs and mitigate unauthorized modifications.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and alarm management to enhance process control in manufacturing operations.
• Ensure accurate and accessible electrical documentation for efficient troubleshooting and maintenance of SLC assets.
• Assists in troubleshooting of electrical and control systems.
• Participates in PHA’s for PSM critical processes and provides expertise on established Control Systems.
• Leads RCCA program for Electrical/Control System failures and provides corrective actions for overall equipment effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on Continuous Improvement and upgrades to existing SLC assets, includes Capital Projects.
• Manage compliance program for asset calibrations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree