Responsibilities:

• PLC, HMI, SCADA programming of multiple OEM control platforms.
• Setup and configuration of industrial communication networks.
• Integration of various control system manufacturer’s control hardware/software to create a single plant control network.
• Advise electrical group on setup and installation of remote I/O (RIO) and external field instrumentation and control devices.
• Solve tasks independently or with the assistance of technical support from vendors. Complexity of these tasks to be determined per individual experience.
• Ensure changes to the scope of work are brought to the attention of the project management.
• Ensure quality/review and compliance with codes and regulations of own work.
• Perform project work on small projects, working independently or with other engineers.
• Stay updated on the development of standards and guidelines for automation and control implementation and safety.
• Archive all project configurations and backups to ensure continuity and MOC (Management of Change).
• Provides timely engineering solutions to problems associated with plant downtime issues related to automation.
• Assist with Technical evaluations/project task on capital projects from the concept funding stages through procurement, installation, startup and commissioning.
• Assists with the development of project schedules by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements.
• Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems
• Controls project costs by recommending limits on expenditures; administering and overseeing contractor contracts and work performed by contractors.
• Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains project records and documentation such as meeting minutes, specifications (URS, FRS, etc.), drawings (P&ID, schematics), change control, CMMS forms/data, etc.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Food or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
• iFix programming experience
• 2+ years experience as Controls Engineer
• ControlLogix, RSView, and RSLogix 5000 programming experience
• Allen Bradley PLC experience
• SCADA, VFD, and HMI experience
• Manufacturing or Industrial environment experience
• Hand’s On engineer