Specialist - Process Control

Job Title

Responsibilities

Identify, maintain and troubleshoot PLC's and PC components and programs using relevant software

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance tasks/activities on controls and devices. PMs include routine battery replacement, routine backups, etc

Identify and maintain robotics system components

Identify, maintain, and troubleshoot HMI components

Identify, maintain, and assist with troubleshooting control network components

Identify, maintain, and troubleshoot motor controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components

Troubleshoot electrical control circuits and control systems up to and including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24

VDC systems

Replace components and reconfigure programs or settings as needed to maintain a controlled or validated state

Locate, review and modify ladder logic within various platforms

Perform routine and non-routine program backup from various platforms

Create a library and archive programs for systems and equipment

Ability to access all levels and areas of the facility

Apply reasoning, analytical and problem solving skills to troubleshoot equipment or system issues

Ability to interpret drawings- mechanical and electrical

Ability to train other technicians on controls systems and applications

Gather data and collect information to support Capital Appropriations Requests. Able to create the documentation and steps necessary to assist with execution of capital projects.

Knowledge of engineering documentation requirements in a cGMP regulated environment

Automation software experience with products such Factory Talk® Batch, Factory Talk® View Site Edition & Factory Talk® View Machine Edition and Wonderware is preferred

Experience with other systems, such as iFix, PI-Historian, Wonderware MES, Siemens SEMATIC S7, APOGEE®, and WinCC would be a plus

PLC and Motion Control programming, testing, and debugging experience is required

Electrical design and layout experience including power distribution, I/O devices, sensors, etc.

Understanding of domestic and international electrical codes (NEC, NFPA
79, IEC
60204-1)

Experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens products is preferred

Specific Skills

Demonstrates a high level knowledge in process controls including detailed understanding of the process, ability to optimize the parameters and optimize the measurable outcomes while minimizing risks of hazards

Demonstrates proficient knowledge of P&IDs and instrumentation/control equipment in an industrial environment

Demonstrates, optimizes and instructs an expert knowledge of the control methods, analog and discrete and the critical components to developing sustainable control algorithms

Ability to optimize design and implement knowledge of control system architecture including hardware, software, instrumentation and networking equipment

Programming of Rockwell RSLogix 5000, Allen Bradley Micro Logix / Compact Logix PLC's, Siemens and Motion Control devices including stepper/servo motors and drives is required

Ability to be flexible with work priorities and work effectively as part of a team and also in an individual capacity

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to handle multiple assignments with varying priorities in a manner that meets the company's goals

An excellent technical (engineering) background, with "hands on" experience

Self-driven to meet objectives/goals within the organization

Assist with all levels of process and controls improvements from basic wiring/component replacement or upgrades to complete system or controls upgrades

Perform basic project management tasks

Support the Change Control Process- equipment or program changes or upgrades through Validation efforts

Support the Deviation and CAPA processes on site to ensure compliance and process improvement strategies

Assist Information Technology with holistic control system infrastructure

Partner with system vendors to design, build, qualify and maintain state of the art systems

Experience

Must have 3-7+ years of experience in the designing, programming and testing of control and automation systems in a pharma/biotech manufacturing, laboratory, R&D or pilot plant environment

Proficient experience in implementing control methodology in PLC and HMI platforms with a high level of understanding of various programming languages

Proficient in loop checking, startup, troubleshooting and commissioning support in an industrial environment

Proficient ability to understand control philosophy and write functional requirement specifications

Requirements

Traditional office environment, with frequent walking to, exposed to external elements of weather, other areas of the facility, including production areas, loading docks, mechanical spaces and warehouse