Senior Controls Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for crafting, developing, and implementing PLC projects, while providing technical support and service. The role may also involve supervising, requisitioning, defining, initiating, specifying, documenting, and training. The engineer works in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and collaborates with manufacturing, service, and other internal and external functional teams to support equipment, processes, and product lines. The position develops and implements project solutions, supports continuous improvement and regulatory compliance, and performs validation, testing, data analysis, equipment studies, and troubleshooting. It also contributes to equipment installation and start-up, change control, investigations, training, technical support, and capital project budgets.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering field; Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering preferred.
- At least 3 years of PLC experience.
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices and application.
- Knowledge of validation protocol practices and execution.
- PLC experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, PLC5, SLC500, CompactLogix, and Safety PLCs.
- Allen-Bradley HMI experience.
- Understanding of TCP/IP networks, RS-232 interfaces, Profibus, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Fieldbus, and HSSB communication.
- Hands-on electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills; understanding of Category 3 Safety Systems; experience with E-Plan P8 and AutoCAD; ability to read and draw schematics.
- Familiarity with servo and VFD drives, motion control, encoders, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
- Ability to read and write electrical schematics.
- Authorization to work for any employer in the U.S.; visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a regulated industry.
- Experience with Fanuc or Yaskawa robotics.
- Experience with Cognex or Keyence vision systems.
- Programming experience in C#, C++, VB, or SQL Servers.
- Experience with Rockwell or Yaskawa servo control systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop or participate in developing solutions to problems specific to assigned projects.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects.
- Work with manufacturing and other functional groups on manufacturing regulatory compliance issues.
- Write and/or implement validation activities and report on them.
- Design and perform routine testing and project experiments; analyze data and report results.
- Perform engineering studies on new equipment to determine accurate settings and control points, including collecting data during start-up and test batches.
- Initiate new or revised protocols and operating instructions specific to projects.
- Perform NCR/CAPA investigations and tasks.
- Handle and complete equipment-related change control activities.
- Perform production-department work assignments, including training and technical support.
- Assist the service department as a subject matter expert and lead equipment and/or process problem-solving efforts as needed.
- Interpret, implement, and recommend modifications to operating policies where appropriate.
- Establish and control capital operating budgets for projects.
- Assist with the design, installation, and start-up of new equipment and systems as needed.
- Perform technical troubleshooting and implement problem resolution for existing and new equipment and systems.
- Coordinate with multifunctional internal and external teams on projects related to existing and new product lines.
Benefits
- Medical and dental coverage starting on day one.
- Basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employee contributions and company matching.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Educational assistance programs.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service.
- Family and medical leaves of absence.
- Paid parental leave.
- Commuting benefits.
- Employee Discount Program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Childcare benefits.
- The position may be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
