Controls Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include supporting plant operations with the following: 

• System Design & Programming
  • Design and program PLC/HMI systems for foam manufacturing equipment
  • Develop and maintain ladder logic, function block diagrams, and structured text programs
  • Create operator interface screens and SCADA systems
• Process Control & Optimization
  • Monitor and optimize foam production processes including mixing, curing, and cutting operations
  • Implement process control strategies for temperature, pressure, and chemical dosing systems
  • Troubleshoot control system issues to minimize production downtime
• Maintenance & Support
  • Provide technical support for production equipment and automation systems
  • Develop and support preventive maintenance procedures for control panels, sensors, and instrumentation
  • Document control system modifications and maintain as-built drawings
  • Maintain archive of PLC programs throughout facility.
• Project Management
  • Lead automation upgrade projects from concept to commissioning
  • Coordinate with equipment vendors and contractors
  • Manage project budgets and timelines

• HMI programming
• Robot cell design and programming
• Industrial networking
• System specification, ordering, run-off, installation and qualification
• Capital equipment budget planning and tracking
• Strong computer skills with ability to quickly learn new software/applications
• Ability to generate, update and maintain machinery electrical schematics and machinery diagrams in conventional (2D) CAD software
• Analytical problem solving
• Project management - plan development and execution
• Ability to interact with IT groups, and understand network topology

• Knowledge of industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus)
• Understanding of electrical codes and safety standards (NEC, NFPA 79)

Business Skills:

• Ability to effectively influence and work in cooperation with a cross functional team
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills - ability to work in a matrix organization and effectively lead without direct positional authority is required.
• Strong communication, presentation and teamwork skills including the ability to write clear, concise technical documentation.

Leadership Skills:

• Thinks Analytically - The ability to break down problems and gain understanding to make effective decisions.
• Drives for Results - The passion to set and meet high standards of performance
• Influences Others - The ability to persuade others to support your agenda / Objectives
• Drives Accountability - The ability to establish clear, measurable goals and deliver on commitments

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