Controls Engineer

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To ensure that we support site maintenance in troubleshooting and correcting PLC control systems.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide training and prepare new programming related to PLC and HMI equipment.
• Participate on project teams and provide subject matter expertise as appropriate.
• Provide in-house programming or programming review of outsourced programs, safety interlock review and testing requirements, instrument loop checks.
• Documentation relating to control and instrumentation type projects, drawing review of electrical wiring schematics including electrical loop drawings for projects.
• Assist in the development of standards and procedures related to process control for software, hardware including software back-ups of new and existing control systems and their interfaces.
• Document procedures for changes and archiving of existing or new programming and coordinating between in-house and outsourced workloads to ensure existing system integrity.
• Prepare programming examples and assist engineering in maintaining up to date P&ID standards.
• Perform other duties as required, such as trouble shoot complex issues to support maintenance personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S.E.E. or M.S.E.E. degree (Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science is preferred) or Associates Degree in controls/PLC with 5 years related job experience
• Allen Bradley, Siemens, predominately used in house.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs and operator interfaces. Must have proven experience in PLC logic and programming.
• Extensive experience and understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Electrical knowledge and analytical ability.
• Must possess a high level of independent judgment, professionalism and integrity.

AUTHORITIES:

• The authority is granted to the Controls Engineer to complete the duties listed in the responsibilities section listed above.