Process Controls Engineer III- APC

A Process Controls Engineer III is responsible for developing designing and implementing instrumentation and process controls leading to improved efficiency, reliability and profitability at all APC plants and supply sites.
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* JOB DUTIES:

*** Develop, test, troubleshoot, modify, and commission Allen Bradley PLC (Control Logix) control system applications using RSLogix.
* Develop, test, troubleshoot, modify, and commission SCADA and control system applications.
* Specify and purchase control system hardware and instrumentation.
* Read, understand, develop, and modify control system design documents including diagrams, drawings (P&, control system schematics, wiring drawings, I/O lists, pneumatic and hydraulic drawings, etc.) and written design specifications (Functional Specifications, Users Manuals, Sequence of Operations, etc.).
* Develop, modify, and configure PC based relational databases.
* Develop and install control systems in a cost effective and timely manner in accordance with project schedules, budgets, customer requirements, and equipment specifications.
* Report on and/or present progress and status of projects and assignments in various formats to internal and external audiences.
* Perform value analysis and sustaining engineering tasks, and product improvement designs to enhance manufacturability, productivity, reliability, safety, quality, and cost effectiveness.
* Provide assistance to Technical Support and Service personnel.
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* JOB REQUIREMENTS:

***** Technical***.
* Experienced and proficient with SCADA software and HMI software such as Wonderware or Factory Talk View.
* Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software systems such as AutoCAD or Solid Works is required
* Computer skills to include Microsoft Office products
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
* Experience with capital equipment or engineered-to-order products is required.
* Experience with validation procedures and change-control practices relating to control system development and modification is a plus.
* Experience with controls validation and change-control procedures within an FDA regulated environment is a plus.
* Experience with computer-based Bills of Material and Inventory Control processes and MRP is a plus.
* Experience with systems integration involving multiple vendors is a plus.
* Experience with refrigeration systems control is a plus.
* Experience designing, troubleshooting IP networks
* Ability to travel to APC supplier and production facilities up to 40%.
* Ability to work daily and extended hours, as necessary, including weekends and holidays.
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* JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

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* Education:

* A 4-year Technical Degree; A BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is preferred.

Experience:

3-5 years minimum Engineering experience.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

** Approximate:
8-Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)
** Key:
** Occasional        =       0% - 33%
Frequent           =       34% - 66%
Continuous       =       67% - 100%
N/A                   =       Not Applicable Standing
Occasional Sitting
Frequent Walking
Frequent Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping
Frequent Reaching Above Shoulder
Occasional Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.)
Occasional
** Working on Heights:
** Unprotected Heights
Occasional Protected Heights
Occasional Lifting Weights from 0 to 50 pounds
Occasional Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials       Weighing from 0 to 200 pounds       Occasional Being Around and/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment       Occasional Operating a Vehicle (as a part of your job)       Occasional Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery       Occasional
** Hand Movements:
** Recording Data       Occasional Operating Office Equipment       Frequent Operating Computer       Frequent Simple Grasping (right and left)       Occasional Firm Grasping (right and left)       Occasional Fine Manipulating (right and left)       Frequent Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls       N/AGood Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Access       Required Information and to Perform

Job Duties       Yes Color Definition       Yes Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Communicate       and/or Understand Required Information and to Perform       

Job Duties       Yes Ability to be Mobile throughout Required Work Areas       Yes Office       Frequent Multiple Locations       Occasional Plant       Occasional Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area       Occasional Rough Terrain       Occasional Other       N/A
** BASIC MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
** This job requires the mental capabilities to apply advanced electrical and process control practices/principles to develop equipment/machinery processes utilized in the production of APC, Inc. products resulting in a profitable and high-quality finished product.  Furthermore, the candidate for this position must have the ability to organize and manage several tasks/projects simultaneously and possess excellent communication skills in working with a variety of business associates.
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