Regional Controls Engineer

Symrise • Hodges, SC

11d

About The Position

The Regional Controls Engineer supports manufacturing facilities by troubleshooting production problems involving automated and non-automated equipment, maintaining PLC and SCADA systems, and coordinating with IT, Maintenance, Engineering, operators, OEMs, consultants, and third parties. The role supports control data collection systems, documents hardware and software changes, assists with control-system design and equipment specifications, helps construct and wire control panels, and recommends automation-based process improvements. It also supports engineering projects and develops documentation for manufacturing control applications. Where work is performed by others, the role is responsible for managing third parties carrying it out.

Requirements

• A degree in Engineering, Industrial Automation, or another technical field is preferred; six years of applicable Industrial Electrician and Instrumentation experience may be accepted in lieu of education.
• At least five years working in maintenance and/or engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• At least three years installing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs and SCADA systems.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical circuits and devices in control panels.
• Experience installing and programming VFDs and other motor-control devices.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting Allen Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, SLC, and MicroLogix PLCs.
• Experience working with or troubleshooting AB FactoryTalk View and DeviceNet.
• Advanced ability to read and troubleshoot wiring schematics.
• Familiarity with and ability to conform to UL 508 and UL 580a standards.

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma experience.
• Allen Bradley PLC experience, particularly preferred.
• AVEVA InTouch/System Platform SCADA experience, particularly preferred.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician qualification.
• Ability to create electrical drawings.
• Experience with Ethernet and Ethernet/IP networks.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Electrical engineering background.
• IT experience and drawing/drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot production problems promptly and support their resolution, including major and minor maintenance of automated and non-automated equipment.
• Validate and maintain current PLC and SCADA systems for all facilities.
• Work with IT to maintain facility control-network hardware and software.
• Train and support Maintenance and Operator Technician teams in the use of plant control systems.
• Support, manage, and configure historical and real-time control data collection systems, including Aveva and Wonderware.
• Work with OEMs and consultants to resolve system-related problems.
• Document software and hardware changes, including changes to electrical and Process & Instrumentation prints.
• Assist Maintenance and Engineering in specifying control types and configurations for new facility equipment.
• Assist with the construction and wiring of new and existing control panels.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and recommend improvements that can use automation techniques.
• Assist in developing documentation for control applications used in manufacturing processes.
• Work with maintenance support personnel to implement and maintain engineering projects.
• Work with Engineering to design controls for new and legacy equipment.
• Manage third parties performing work that is not carried out directly by the role.

Benefits

• Opportunity to develop a career within an open and transparent culture.
• Opportunity to contribute to products supporting consumer health and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed