Plant Engineering - Engineer, Automations & Controls

Kymera International•Robesonia, PA

About The Position

This role supports the production organization by designing and implementing advanced automation and process control systems that optimize safety, quality, yield, and equipment availability. The engineer collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to deploy solutions across new and existing equipment, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence in a manufacturing environment. The position leads automation projects from concept through commissioning; designs and programs PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems; commissions variable frequency drives; develops control algorithms; and troubleshoots hardware and software issues. It also partners with operations, Quality, and Engineering to address production challenges and failures, improve processes, and maintain technical documentation. The role may lead contractors, maintenance staff, and external integration specialists during installation, commissioning, and breakdown activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (ABET-accredited) in Electrical, Industrial, Process Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and AutoCAD.
Willingness to work flexible hours or overtime as needed.
Successful completion of an interview, reference checks, and medical exam.
Strong safety mindset and commitment to safety culture.
Effective communication across all organizational levels.
Self-motivated, with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Reliable and proactive in completing tasks.

Responsibilities

Prioritize safety in engineering activities and ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, IBC, UL, NEMA, and other relevant standards.
Design and validate alarms, interlocks, and failover strategies to maximize safety and minimize downtime.
Follow procedures related to MSDS/SDS, Confined Space, LO/TO, and Arc Flash.
Lead full-cycle automation projects from concept through commissioning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Design and program Allen-Bradley PLC systems, including legacy conversions to modern platforms.
Develop and maintain SCADA systems using Inductive Automation’s Ignition.
Commission variable frequency drive systems.
Create custom control algorithms, including PID loops, software filters, and pump/level control logic.
Design and program standalone HMI panels using FactoryTalk ME and Connected Components.
Use root cause analysis and hands-on troubleshooting to resolve hardware and software issues and support maintenance.
Collaborate with operations to identify pain points and implement practical, user-friendly solutions.
Lead Kaizen events and apply LEAN tools, including 5S, Standardized Work, and Visual Management, to drive process improvements.
Work with Quality and Engineering teams to design in-process testing systems that address product failures.
Maintain SOPs, test protocols, change control records, and backups.
Design electrical systems ranging from low-voltage control circuits to high-power motor drives up to 500hp.
Read and interpret legacy schematics and analog instrumentation diagrams.
May lead contractors, maintenance, and external integration specialists during installation, commissioning, and breakdown phases.