Controls Engineer - Nights

Shamrock Foods•Phoenix, AZ

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Engineer designs and develops and is responsible for projects for the automation control system design, specification, programming, training, testing and implementation and will frequently be in a project technical lead role.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in a similar position is required.
Engineering Bachelor’s Degree is required.
Ability to program, maintain and troubleshoot PLCs, AC & DC drives, various photo-optics, laser scanners, and other field devices associated with control systems.
Proven track record in standard concepts, practices and procedures for electromechanical maintenance of industrial equipment.
Must be proficient reading and interpreting wiring schematics.
Must be proficient in the MS Office Suite software (Project, Word, Excel), CMMS and AutoCAD (or similar).
Working knowledge of principles involving HMI or SCADA systems.
Familiar with panel design layout and bill of materials.
Working knowledge of reporting methods and tools for tracking and managing key performance metrics
Familiar with OSHA and EPA requirements related to maintenance and projects.
Ability to train technical and non-technical personnel
Must be flexible and willing to fulfill the needs of the department which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
Must be able to frequently reach up to 31-77 inches.

Nice To Haves

Experience in automated warehousing or manufacturing preferred

Responsibilities

Designs and develops electrical schematics and equipment controls software applications.
Evaluates possible courses of conduct after developing options when administering projects for the automation control system
Principally responsible for ensuring that the automation control system is operational and continually satisfying evolving design standards and technical capabilities
Regularly makes decisions or recommendations regarding all aspects of the automation control system, including vendors, design objectives, etc.
Ensures that the automation control system meets short-term and long-term business objectives.
Interprets electrical and mechanical design drawings.
Leads various types of maintenance and capital projects for the division as measured by cost control, adherence to project schedules and compliance to standard engineering practices.
Configures hardware and programs software per application specifications.
Implements various types of maintenance and capital projects for the division as measured by cost control, adherence to project schedules and compliance to standard engineering practices.
Writes user manuals for developed programs.
Inspects and evaluates technician work and responsible for commissioning system start-ups.
Provides technical and non-manual support to maintenance and operations.
Independently troubleshoots issues with automated systems and provides technical direction to maintenance and operations.
Researches and evaluates supplier products.
Determines materials, supplies, machinery, equipment or tools to be used in maintaining the automation control system.
May direct a team responsible for the hardware and software maintenance of the control systems for equipment automation.
Develops and prepares reports and analysis to identify trends and takes appropriate corrective action as measured by PM compliance and equipment uptime.
Approves and initiates requisitions for materials and supplies within approve spending limit.
Maintains compliance with local, state and federal codes related to safe maintenance work practices as measured through internal department compliance audits and safety records.
Responds to emergencies as requested; coordinates activities with other responders; utilization of resources to make the necessary repair in a cost-effective and timely manner.
Directs the work of staff and utilization of resources to make the necessary repair in accost –effective and timely manner.
Other duties as assigned