Automation & Controls Engineer: PLC Expert Plant Floor

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Automation and Controls Engineer for Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC) is responsible for developing, programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, and maintaining industrial control systems and automated manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong PLC and automation experience who enjoys solving manufacturing problems and improving equipment performance in a safety and quality-focused environment. This position is primarily based in a manufacturing environment and requires regular interaction with production equipment, machinery, control systems, and manufacturing personnel.

The Automation and Controls Engineer should be comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor, troubleshooting equipment, commissioning new systems, and supporting production as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, build, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical and motion control systems used on production equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Generate and maintain PLC programs, software revisions, electrical drawings, control, process and procedure documentation using Microsoft office suite programs, AutoCAD, and/or Solid Works.
• Develop, modify, test, document, and maintain PLC programs for manufacturing equipment and automated systems.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servos, motion-control systems, robots, and other industrial automation equipment.
• Must be proficient in Rockwell Automation (Allen Bradley) PLC’s controllers including RS Logix 500, SLC
  500, and Micro Logix devices. PAC controllers including Compact Logix and Control Logix and some Siemens experience a plus
• Design, implement, and commission controls systems for new and existing manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, instrumentation, automation, and machine-safety issues.
• Support equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and production qualification.
• Provide hands-on support to manufacturing and maintenance teams during equipment troubleshooting and production issues.
• Integrate automated equipment with manufacturing systems, data collection systems, MES, SCADA, and plant networks.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve production throughput, repeatability, quality, and reliability.
• Support the development and implementation of automated inspection, testing, and data-collection processes.
• Perform root-cause analysis on equipment failures, process issues, and recurring downtime.
• Lead or support controls-related continuous improvement and capital projects.
• Ensure changes to automation and controls systems are properly tested, documented, reviewed, and implemented in accordance with established procedures.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering to ensure automated processes support product quality, process validation, inspection, and traceability requirements.
• Work with equipment manufacturers, system integrators, and contractors on controls and automation projects.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure control systems and machine modifications meet applicable electrical, machine-safety, and company standards.
• Provide technical training and support to Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations personnel.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to the Code of Conduct, U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and the Chemring Operational Framework
• Ensure the Group ethos of all employees going home safely at the end of their working day is adhered to
• Promote a high standard of ethical behavior and adherence to the Group’s core values, and promote a culture of honesty and integrity across ASC
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