Automation Controls Engineer

Job Description

As an Automation and Controls Engineer at RWDC Industries, will require you to lead the design, development and engineering of new Automation & Controls Systems technical expertise involved in the production of our biodegradable material (PHA). Your responsibilities will include providing the engineering leadership to design system requirements analysis, hardware design/specification, programming, integration, verification, and commissioning of controls systems for a new plant operation.

The successful candidate will have substantial automation and controls experience, knowledge of industry standards and current technologies, outstanding communication skills and the ability to meet deliver project requirements. As a technology-driven company we are looking for a leader who wants to challenge themselves to reach their full potential in an exciting and fast-paced environment.

Duties and responsibilities for an RWDC Automation and Controls Engineer include:

• Design and develop programs, troubleshoots, and evaluates automation and control systems on all process equipment using Best In Class Automation/Controls vendor products
• Design solutions that meet the process and control requirements while monitoring budget constraints and timeline obligations to maximize production quality and efficiency.
• Lead and develop controls project cost, quality, scope, and schedule to ensure on time delivery of projects within internal budgets. Prepares any necessary progress reports
• Leads in engineering design reviews as required and requested by Leadership
• Leads R & D activities concerned with integration and testing of electronic/mechanical components and systems and in development of applications.
• Programs software to configure and/or make modifications to automated and process control systems
• Maintain excellent quality and safety standards in all work performed
• Performs other duties as assigned

General Skills/Job Requirements

• BSEE, BSCS or other engineering degree or related discipline
• 10+ years of experience in industrial automation and controls
• Design/drafting tools AutoCAD, Plant 3D and Solid Works
• Extensive experience with Programable Logic Controllers (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Beckoff and Siemens)
• Experience with configuring and designing HMI systems
• Extremely knowledgeable of Industry Standards ISO, ISA, UL and CE
• Expert with various motion controllers/actuators
• Proven leadership and skill in design, development and troubleshooting control and automation system issues
• Experience with process industry, injection molding, extrusion, and pelletizing systems desired
• Experience with Multiple vendor solutions including Rockwell Automation, Allen Bradley, etc systems desired
• Experience with a variety of SCADA systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and device data sheets.
• Organized, detail oriented and able to think designs through completely
• Ability to use testing and metering devices.
• SQL experience valuable in using data
• Experience with Ethernet Network and OTC Network beneficial
• Skilled in technical writing including to develop standard operating procedures (SOP’s) Test Plans, Operating Manuals etc.
• Strong MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) experience and general computer literacy required
• Excellent analytical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills
• Has the ability to multi-task, work efficiently and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Come work with a company dedicated to making the world a better place through the creation of biodegradable plastic! We are a rapidly growing biotechnology company currently expanding research, development and production facilities in Athens, Georgia. We manufacture bio-based polymers with a goal of replacing (yes, replacing) single-use petroleum-based plastics. Our biopolymers are bio-based and made from renewable resources that are biodegradable and compostable.

We are a growing biotechnology company in Athens, Georgia. We manufacture bio-based polymers with a goal of replacing single-use petroleum-based plastics. Our biopolymers are bio-based and made from renewable resources that are biodegradable and compostable.

We are a growing biotechnology company in Athens, Georgia. We manufacture bio-based polymers with a goal of replacing single-use petroleum-based plastics. Our biopolymers are bio-based and made from renewable resources that are biodegradable and compostable.