Senior Controls Engineer

First Quality • Mcelhattan, PA

24d • Onsite

About The Position

First Quality is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer for Nutek Disposables in McElhattan, Pennsylvania. The role designs, implements, and upgrades complex control systems and software for production equipment and associated machinery. It also mentors and assists Controls Engineers and Technicians with complex problems and contributes to plant performance through machine improvements and engineering-based upkeep.

The engineer collaborates with internal engineering, maintenance, and production teams, as well as OEMs, vendors, and contractors, to design, install, commission, and start up equipment and process controls. The position specifies or designs control and automation systems, evaluates electrical equipment, modifies control programs to improve performance, troubleshoots complex electrical, mechanical, and process issues, and works with the MES team on machine data collection. The role may lead small capital projects and improvement initiatives, provide technical and operational training, and support off-shift or after-hours needs.

The position works across Maintenance, Process Engineering, Project Engineering, and Operations to define requirements and implement machinery and process improvements. It also helps ensure changes are communicated to affected personnel and supports team initiatives, projects, and meetings. Safety is a priority, and the engineer is expected to keep current with relevant controls technology, industry trends, and health and safety standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related degree.
• Ability to create and modify schematic drawings using AutoCAD.
• At least 8 years of experience with industrial control systems.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation.
• Advanced knowledge of PLC-based hardware and software, including Rockwell and Siemens, servo control, and HMI.
• Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Formal training in functional machine safety and proper safe machine design through Safety Risk Assessment.
• Knowledge of or formal training in Security in Automation (ISO 62443).

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Root Cause Analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, production, OEMs, vendors, and contractors to design, install, commission, and start up new equipment and process controls.
• Support selection and approval of electrical and controls components, electrical designs, software assessments and modifications, machine acceptance testing, and problem resolution.
• Specify and/or design DCSs, PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, motors, drives, sensors, vision sensors, and data collection systems in accordance with First Quality controls standards.
• Evaluate electrical equipment from multiple sources and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Assess, design, and modify DCS, PLC, HMI, and servo-controller programs to improve equipment and overall system performance.
• Perform high-level troubleshooting and use internal and external resources to resolve electrical, mechanical, and process problems.
• Lead and assist others in troubleshooting equipment, controls components, and control programs.
• Work with the internal MES team to develop and maintain machine data collection.
• Lead small capital projects.
• Keep abreast of controls technologies, industry trends, and health and safety regulations and standards affecting operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve production performance and lead improvement projects through completion.
• Provide technical and operational training to Controls, Production, Warehouse, and other personnel; share knowledge and coordinate training to improve troubleshooting skills.
• Promote focused action with peers and operations personnel and drive continuous improvement and a zero-loss-time mentality while prioritizing safety.
• Provide direction and assistance for off-shift and after-hours support as needed.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Process Engineering, Project Engineering, and Operations to define design requirements, develop improvements, and install machinery and upgrades.
• Verify that machine and process changes are communicated to affected team members.
• Support team initiatives and special projects, provide customer service, and participate in, facilitate, or lead group communications and meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities.
• Paid time off (three-week minimum).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Child and family care assistance through a dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2,500.
• A year’s worth of free diapers for team members with a new baby.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior