Controls Engineer

Description

• 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

Highest qualification: University

• 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

Preferred Skills

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience
• Experience in PLC programming (AB Studio 5000 preferred)
• Able to design, configure, and implement HMI programming (GE iFix preferred)
• Ability to program in ladder logic, structured text and function block.
• Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, control systems integration, controls architectures, PLC’s, electro-mechanical drive systems, vision system, risk assessment and safety systems
• Ability to drive technical solutions with minimal direction
• Experienced in the checkout and verification of electrical control panels
• Well versed in the rules and regulation relating to implementation and best practices in electrical system design and implementation including arc flash requirements
• Working knowledge of NFPA79 Industrial Machinery Electrical Safety Standard
• Working knowledge of safety system design and deployment including safety hazard assessment, safety rated device selection, and interlocking safety zones.
• Project management skills