Process Controls Engineer III- APC

Lauridsen Group•Ankeny, IA

About The Position

A Process Controls Engineer III is responsible for developing designing and implementing instrumentation and process controls leading to improved efficiency, reliability and profitability at all APC plants and supply sites. JOB DUTIES: Develop, test, troubleshoot, modify, and commission Allen Bradley PLC (ControlLogix) control system applications using RSLogix. Develop, test, troubleshoot, modify, and commission SCADA and control system applications. Specify and purchase control system hardware and instrumentation. Read, understand, develop, and modify control system design documents including diagrams, drawings (P&ID, control system schematics, wiring drawings, I/O lists, pneumatic and hydraulic drawings, etc.) and written design specifications (Functional Specifications, Users Manuals, Sequence of Operations, etc.). Develop, modify, and configure PC based relational databases. Develop and install control systems in a cost effective and timely manner in accordance with project schedules, budgets, customer requirements, and equipment specifications. Report on and/or present progress and status of projects and assignments in various formats to internal and external audiences. Perform value analysis and sustaining engineering tasks, and product improvement designs to enhance manufacturability, productivity, reliability, safety, quality, and cost effectiveness. Provide assistance to Technical Support and Service personnel. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Technical . Experienced and proficient with SCADA software and HMI software such as Wonderware or FactoryTalk View. Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software systems such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks is required Computer skills to include Microsoft Office products- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project. Experience with capital equipment or engineered-to-order products is required. Experience with validation procedures and change-control practices relating to control system development and modification is a plus. Experience with controls validation and change-control procedures within an FDA regulated environment is a plus. Experience with computer-based Bills of Material and Inventory Control processes and MRP is a plus. Experience with systems integration involving multiple vendors is a plus. Experience with refrigeration systems control is a plus. Experience designing, troubleshooting IP networks Ability to travel to APC supplier and production facilities up to 40%. Ability to work daily and extended hours, as necessary, including weekends and holidays. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education : A 4-year Technical Degree; A BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is preferred. Experience : 3-5 years minimum Engineering experience. BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Approximate: 8-Hour Day (may be longer during peak season) Key: Occasional = 0% - 33% Frequent = 34% - 66% Continuous = 67% - 100% N/A = Not Applicable Standing Occasional Sitting Frequent Walking Frequent Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping Frequent Reaching Above Shoulder Occasional Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.) Occasional Working on Heights: Unprotected Heights Occasional Protected Heights Occasional Lifting Weights from 0 to 50 pounds Occasional Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials Weighing from 0 to 200 pounds Occasional Being Around and/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment Occasional Operating a Vehicle (as a part of your job) Occasional Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery Occasional Hand Movements: Recording Data Occasional Operating Office Equipment Frequent Operating Computer Frequent Simple Grasping (right and left) Occasional Firm Grasping (right and left) Occasional Fine Manipulating (right and left) Frequent Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls N/A Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Access Required Information and to Perform Job Duties Yes Color Definition Yes Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Communicate and/or Understand Required Information and to Perform Job Duties Yes Ability to be Mobile throughout Required Work Areas Yes Office Frequent Multiple Locations Occasional Plant Occasional Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area Occasional Rough Terrain Occasional Other N/A BASIC MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: This job requires the mental capabilities to apply advanced electrical and process control practices/principles to develop equipment/machinery processes utilized in the production of APC, Inc. products resulting in a profitable and high-quality finished product. Furthermore, the candidate for this position must have the ability to organize and manage several tasks/projects simultaneously and possess excellent communication skills in working with a variety of business associates. WORKING CONDITIONS AND EXPOSURES: Working conditions vary, a portion of the job duties occur within a general office environment while other job duties occur within the pilot or manufacturing plant setting with exposure to acidic and alkaline substances. Additional exposures include biohazards, odor, noise, dust, moving machinery, and occasional contact with hazardous chemicals. Furthermore, this position may require the candidate to travel on business to production plant in a variety of weather conditions. TRAINING: Safety: Experience with safety experience or certifications for electrical and mechanical is a plus. Other: Right-to-know On-the-job training Hazardous Materials/Chemicals Employee Handbook Regular Safety Meetings Training Seminars/Classes Emergency Procedures Personal Protective Equipment Lock Out/Tag Out Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of the job duties and requirements associated with this job, but is intended to represent an accurate reflection of the current job.” Participates in E-Verify #SAPC

Requirements

Experienced and proficient with SCADA software and HMI software such as Wonderware or FactoryTalk View.
Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software systems such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks is required
Computer skills to include Microsoft Office products- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Experience with capital equipment or engineered-to-order products is required.
Ability to travel to APC supplier and production facilities up to 40%.
Ability to work daily and extended hours, as necessary, including weekends and holidays.
A 4-year Technical Degree
3-5 years minimum Engineering experience.

Nice To Haves

A BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is preferred.
Experience with validation procedures and change-control practices relating to control system development and modification is a plus.
Experience with controls validation and change-control procedures within an FDA regulated environment is a plus.
Experience with computer-based Bills of Material and Inventory Control processes and MRP is a plus.
Experience with systems integration involving multiple vendors is a plus.
Experience with refrigeration systems control is a plus.
Experience designing, troubleshooting IP networks
Experience with safety experience or certifications for electrical and mechanical is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop, test, troubleshoot, modify, and commission Allen Bradley PLC (ControlLogix) control system applications using RSLogix.
Develop, test, troubleshoot, modify, and commission SCADA and control system applications.
Specify and purchase control system hardware and instrumentation.
Read, understand, develop, and modify control system design documents including diagrams, drawings (P&ID, control system schematics, wiring drawings, I/O lists, pneumatic and hydraulic drawings, etc.) and written design specifications (Functional Specifications, Users Manuals, Sequence of Operations, etc.).
Develop, modify, and configure PC based relational databases.
Develop and install control systems in a cost effective and timely manner in accordance with project schedules, budgets, customer requirements, and equipment specifications.
Report on and/or present progress and status of projects and assignments in various formats to internal and external audiences.
Perform value analysis and sustaining engineering tasks, and product improvement designs to enhance manufacturability, productivity, reliability, safety, quality, and cost effectiveness.
Provide assistance to Technical Support and Service personnel.

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