Senior Controls and Automation Engineer

Description:

Our client is currently seeking a Senior Automation and Controls Engineer for their facility near Bethlehem, PA.

• Evaluate project feasibility and prioritize automation and control initiatives.
• Provide leadership, training, and performance evaluations for a team of engineers and technicians.
• Oversee capital project execution, including financial justification, planning, design, programming, testing, and system commissioning.
• Develop and enforce machine safety control standards in compliance with industry regulations.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices across the team.
• Offer expert guidance in electrical control development, maintenance, and troubleshooting for all manufacturing processes.
• Lead data-driven troubleshooting efforts to optimize key processes and decision-making.
• Manage industrial communication protocols and maintain physical industrial networks.
• Provide technical insights on capital projects and process development.
• Apply advanced expertise to machine qualification processes at supplier sites and in-house.
• Maintain accurate documentation of machine software and version updates to prevent production disruptions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing support with expertise in Electrical, Electronic, and Industrial Controls, including PLC debugging and various control software.
• At least 7 years of direct management experience leading technical staff.
• Strong proficiency in Rockwell software (Studio
  5000, RSLogix
  500, Factory Talk).
• Expertise in Rockwell Kinetix motion control systems.
• Experience specifying and integrating industrial and collaborative robotics.
• Familiarity with data collection tools such as Wonderware Achestr
  
  A and InSQL.
• Comprehensive knowledge of NEC and NFPA codes.
• Solid understanding of electrical safety and industrial power distribution.
• Experience with control networks including Device Net, Control Net, Remote IO, Data Highway Plus, and Ethernet.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD electrical schematic design.
• Strong multitasking skills, ability to manage multiple projects, draft RFAs, and oversee contractors.
• Availability to provide support during off-hours for troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.