Process Control Engineer

Weidmann Electrical Technology•Middletown, OH

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, programming, implementation, optimization, and lifecycle support of industrial control systems and instrumentation of Distributed Control Systems for the facility's continuous board manufacturing equipment. This position serves as the technical expert for control systems supporting board machine and other continuous process equipment directly involved in manufacturing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant engineering-based degree and 5+ years of demonstrated experience in industrial controls in a manufacturing setting; or Associates Degree in Controls Engineering Technology or relevant engineering-based degree and 10+ years of demonstrated experience in industrial controls in a manufacturing setting.
Extensive and demonstrated experience with ABB DCS, Siemens, or Allen Bradley controls systems.
Strong project management and leadership skills.
Experience managing capital projects including equipment procurement, installation, and commissioning.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to use advanced techniques, theories and processes to complete work.
Knowledge of SAP (or similar ERP), industrial networking, instrumentation, machine safety systems, and process controls.
Walking, stooping, lifting, and ability to work in a hot and humid environment for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Provide application/control design, architecture, and development for systems of varied complexity.
Design, program, configure, troubleshoot, and optimize a variety of control devices including, but not limited to Siemens, Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation), and ABB PLC, DCS, HMI, drive, and control systems supporting continuous board manufacturing equipment.
Create and modify program/system logic (PLC) involving multiple systems and subsystems.
Develop and optimize control strategies to improve process stability, product quality, machine performance, and equipment reliability.
Maintain control system documentation, software backups, and change management records.
Provide advanced troubleshooting support for process control and instrumentation issues.
Lead controls-related capital projects from concept through commissioning.
Develop technical specifications, evaluate vendors, support equipment purchasing, oversee installation, and coordinate startup of new process equipment.
Utilize Project Management tools to identify project plans, scope, time, cost and deliverables for assigned work.
Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and meet operational objectives.
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Reliability, Maintenance, and suppliers during project execution.
Develop, implement and maintain and evaluate alternative system solutions that meet stated customer requirements and manufacturing specifications.
Coordinate and supervise contractors performing work on control systems, instrumentation, electrical systems, and machine safety systems.
Verify contractor work meets engineering standards, safety requirements, and project specifications.
Support lockout/tagout planning, startup activities, and system acceptance testing.
Identify opportunities to improve process capability, automation performance, and manufacturing efficiency.
Support root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Partner with the Automation Department on plant-wide automation standards and initiatives while maintaining responsibility for continuous process control systems.
Identify and repair programming to maintain or improve processes.
Proficient with HMI design, PID loops, Machine networking, and VFDs.
Provide technical support and develop internal work instructions/SOPs.
Provide on-call technical support for the manufacturing facility.
Interacts regularly with internal customers ranging from engineering, maintenance, and production employees to resolve complex issues and identify opportunities.
Document engineering activities, project work, corrective actions, and equipment history using SAP work orders and engineering records.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, electrical codes, machine safety requirements, and company engineering standards.
Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance and operations personnel.
Manages development efforts, including activities such as assigning tasks to co-workers, conducting project plan reviews, preparing development-related documentation, and monitoring cost and resource estimates.
Conduct training and foster professional development with engineering, production employees, and maintenance departments.
Manage capital projects; including but not limited to purchasing, installing, and starting up new process equipment.
Document time and explanation on work orders using ERP system, SAP.