Systems Engineer II

LATICRETE•Grand Prairie, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This role will be responsible for developing/implementing/supporting plant/equipment Instrumentation & Control systems, HMI & SCADA systems, and manufacturing data management system. Implement, and integrates technology into manufacturing operations with the goal of using technology to improve operations, efficiency, quality, and reliability. Assess current manufacturing equipment & processes and makes recommendations for improvement. Provide troubleshooting support for process or equipment. The Systems Engineer will be an experienced professional and team player who can work independently & with a high degree of latitude and have a passion for delivering quality results.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Computer, Controls or Science fields from an accredited university.
Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience with: PLC programming (Allen Bradley CompactLogix & ControlLogix).
Control Systems implementation, Design, installation & troubleshooting.
Experience with industrial application programming languages.
Experience with Electrical Schematics.
Understand industrial communication networks and design.
Skilled at performing system analysis, design, configuration, development, implementation, testing, and maintenance.
Demonstrate strong analytical, design, and technical skills.
Ability to process volumes of information and extract information to enhance the systems.
Demonstrate complex problem-solving skills to anticipate and resolve any issues.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and strong interpersonal skills.
Proven success contributing to a team-oriented environment.
Intermediate technical working knowledge of computers (PC's), control systems, HMI (operator interfaces), SCADA software packages how they interact and be able to program and interface them to host controllers (i.e., PLC's).
Plans, organizes, and guides projects and team members.
Highly organized in scheduling, executing responsibilities and prioritizing in a multitask environment.
Self-starter, able to work alone with limited supervision.
Team player - maintain a positive, cooperative attitude with all employees of LATICRETE and all customers.
Intermediate technical knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Projects, Outlook, and Auto CAD.
Ability to recognize and raise concerns with a high sense of urgency.

Nice To Haves

Appropriate vendor (Allen Bradley, Siemens…) training certificates preferred.
AVEVA System Platform and AVEVA Intouch SCADA programming experience strongly preferred.
AutoCAD Electrical Circuit & Control Panel Design experience is strongly preferred.
Siemens PLC programming experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads/contributes to control system design, replacement, and upgrade initiatives to improve overall operations.
Develops new and/or modifies existing PLC or HMI applications, interfaces, or embedded controls.
Automates manufacturing or similar processes using instrumentation or controls systems.
Responsible for all aspects of the project life cycle: planning, scope definition, design & engineering, execution, cost, and delivery.
Evaluate equipment and process capabilities and make recommendations on equipment design and selection.
Lead/direct the installation and start-up of new processes and equipment.
Design, evaluate and select equipment and exchange information with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to ensure accurate specifications, quotes, and delivery schedules.
Coordinate and direct installation of equipment and services with equipment suppliers, service contractors, operations, and maintenance personnel
Support start-up of manufacturing processes and equipment including transitioning of responsibilities to Operations after project scope has been met.
Ability to generate requests for proposals and review design documentation and drawings.
Manages, organizes, and updates SQL databases for the manufacturing environment.
Troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions and makes recommendations that will improve efficiency, safety and/or quality of operation or product.
Analyze product/process data identifying opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
Identify, develop, and implement process improvement initiatives which reduce waste and non-value-added activities.
Provide technical support on any production/product/quality issues as required.
Manages and collects manufacturing data, analyzes data, and ensures process harmonization.
Handles complex issues & problems related to operation, product, quality, and safety.
Provides assist stance to other team members on intermediate complex issues.
Around the clock emergency support to manufacturing facilities.
Perform routine backup of plant wide controls systems, HMIs, and SCADA applications.
Develops new and/or modifies existing documentation related to control systems. (Instruction manuals, Controls panel drawings, Network architecture drawings etc.)
Develop work instructions and provide for the documented training of operators and maintenance personnel on all new and improved equipment and support systems implemented and assist in the design of preventive and corrective maintenance programs and spare parts inventories.