Process Engineer

National Gypsum Company•Milton, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer will manage the electrical and electronic aspects of all current machinery and future engineering projects, focusing on design, automation, troubleshooting, and enhancement. This role involves reviewing and modifying PLC programming to ensure process continuity and improvements, completing projects within scope and budget, and developing wiring schematics, specifications, and operator training. The engineer will also assist production with troubleshooting, attend management meetings to provide project status updates, identify opportunities for cost reduction, safety improvement, and operational streamlining, and develop and train electrical technicians. Responsibilities also include installation and calibration of instrumentation (e.g., pressure transmitters, flow meters, RTDs) and HMI programming (iFix or PLC-5). Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

BS degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or associate degree in same with a minimum of 2 years in a manufacturing environment.
Self-directed individual.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and achieve results.
Strong PLC programming (Allen-Bradley) and troubleshooting knowledge.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel.
Basic burner knowledge (North American burners preferred).
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Understand and be willing to accept change and find "new ways" to tackle existing issues.
Strong leadership ability.
Safety oriented and focused.

Responsibilities

Management of electrical and electronic aspects of all current machinery as well as future engineering projects as it relates to design, automation, troubleshooting, and enhancement.
Review current PLC programming and modify as needed to ensure process continuity and/or enhancements.
Complete projects within scope and budget in agreed upon time frames.
Develop wiring schematics, specifications, and operator training.
Assist production in troubleshooting and other process variances.
Attend weekly management meetings and update members as to project status.
Look for opportunities to minimize costs, improve safety, and streamline operation wherever possible.
Develop and train electrical technicians in the organization.
Willing to work weekends or off-shifts as needed to resolve problems, projects, or emergencies.
Installation and calibration of instrumentation (Pressure transmitters, flow meters, RTD, etc.).
HMI programming (iFix or PLC-5).
Other duties as assigned.