Control Systems Engineer

• Provide day-to-day support to the Production and Maintenance teams, aiming to minimize production downtime.

• Design, implement, and test automations and control systems for process or manufacturing systems.

• Operate with a focus on safety and environmental compliance.

• Maintain the manufacturing plant's control systems at “World Class” standards.

• Install software updates with the latest versions.

• Participate on project teams and serve as site SME in the development of control/instrumentation systems and specifications.

• Support factory acceptance testing of new equipment systems.

• Lead the development and execution of small projects that are electrical/controls in nature; upgrading of obsolete controls to modern technology.

• Work with corporate engineering to support the maintenance and improvement of site electrical infrastructure, equipment, and standards as needed.

• Perform system start-ups and operational checkouts on systems, including configuration, wiring, calibration, grounding, and power testing.

• Perform preventative maintenance and routine inspections, as needed.

• Provide hardware and software application support assistance to maintenance and production.

• Set up and configure replacement electronic and control components to fit specific applications.

• Working with others in the Operations and Maintenance teams to maintain the plant's process networks.

• Utilize technical materials such as equipment manuals, SDS, safety materials, system drawings, Process and Instrument Diagrams (P&'s), schematics, and blueprints to troubleshoot and maintain systems.

• Update, modify, and continuously improve existing control systems, including ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, hydraulics, and pneumatics distribution and control.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related engineering field
• 5-10 years of experience in process control and automation
• 5-10 years of experience in programming/developing/configuring DeltaV, PLC, HMI, DCS, and SCADA software for control systems
• Basic computer skills to include experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Basic decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to work on feet for at least 8 hours
• Ability to support Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Ability to address on-call requests as needed
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Familiarity with communication networks like Ethernet/IP and Modbus
• Understanding of process instrumentation (sensors, actuators, etc.)
• Understanding of low-voltage distribution, safety relays, and emergency stop circuits
• Knowledge of databases and historians for logging machine data
• Understanding of feedback loops & PID controllers