What’s the job?

The Controls Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing engineering solutions for plant operations, quality, processing and logistics teams; managing projects, ensuring safe operations for employees and contractors. This position is the plant’s support person for robotics, automation, sensors, PLC’s, HMI’s and data communication solutions.

Possess the skills knowledge and abilities to program PLC’s (Allen Bradley). The Controls Engineer diagnoses malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. Responsible for observing and following all safety regulations with required PPE.

Areas of responsibility include the design or development of new process control systems or revision of existing processes; developing and coordinating implementation of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) projects which contribute to plant profitability; assist with preparing programs for computer control systems; and prepare and coordinate operational information and data for the plant management. External contacts include consultants and suppliers to determine the compatibility of other systems, products and personnel as they may apply to WCM and Controls. Maintains records of plant and individual equipment performance. Prepares data sheets, diagrams and flow charts needed for the correct and efficient operation of the plant equipment. Develops and maintains standard operating procedures and work instructions. Uses PLC / Controls tools to reduce process variations. Analyzes operating problems, develops solutions and leads with implementation of corrective action. Receives and collects, interprets and extrapolates data from the production process to monitor current performances against established baselines. Makes recommendations to improve efficiencies. Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and program PLC’s – Allen Bradley preferred Other duties as assigned.