Integrates field devices for flow control, material handling and metering, motion control, temperature control, and associated safety systems into an overall controls package enabling a fully-functional equipment platform.
Work closely with IT & process engineers to define analog & digital channel requirements, control sequence logic (both time-based and event-based), fail-safe states and process /equipment recovery sequences.
Select and specify field devices to accomplish desired process / equipment functions, and compatible / compliant with site standards.
Drive to clarify design requirements when they are ambiguous or unknown.
Accurately estimates timeframe to complete project work, once scope of work is adequately defined, then completes work to agreed-to timeline.
Designs control solutions vice replicating and/or scaling existing equipment designs.
Provide electrical and controls engineering and equipment technical expertise in fiber optic cable manufacturing in support of production, maintenance, continuous improvement, cost reduction, and productivity improvement.
Internal subject matter expert in control systems (PLC, HMI, Drives etc.,), system integration, sensors and electro-mechanical devices
Provide technical support when maintenance requirements exceed electrical associate capabilities. Develop fundamental understanding of critical process and technical requirements, identify areas of technical risk in assigned projects, conduct prototype / feasibility testing to verify concept, and define and document system design specifications
Develop control architectures, control functional specification, and system integration requirements that will satisfy process and manufacturing requirements
Actively participate / direct all phases of technology transfer of process / measurement equipment including design, fabrication, off-line integration and testing, installation, production start-up support, training of plant personnel.
Recommend and implement long term solutions to recurring equipment performance issues. Provide inputs to capital and facilities plans for equipment upgrade or maintenance cycles.
Support process projects and data system projects by interfacing with operators and production team leaders to monitor and correct process fluctuations and equipment issues
Conduct equipment qualifications and initial training of new personnel
Support plant initiatives, and Operations on OEE, SPC, SQC and ISO
Provide timely and efficient engineering support to meet or exceed the requirements of internal and external customers.
Individual must be capable of executing project assignments, in a team based environment, with minimal supervision
Qualifications
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Interpersonal skills – engaging, enabling, open
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work in a team based environment
Energetic, effective under pressure, and can respond positively to criticism
Highly motivated, results oriented, customer focused, with a high commitment level
Handles more than one priority at a time, shifts priorities quickly and efficiently
Sound problem solving and decision making processes and skills
