Senior Controls Engineer

 The Role: 

Our site in Burnet, TX is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to join our New Product Development team. In this exciting role, the Senior Controls Engineer will be the technical lead for a team of world-class controls engineers responsible for design, installation, validation, deployment, and support of control systems for production of solid and liquid chemistry for the semiconductor industry. The candidate will report directly to a Controls Engineer Manager and will be resourced 20% technical leadership and 80% engineering.  

This position will work cross-functionally with a diverse team of controls engineers, chemical process engineers, mechanical engineers, chemists, and product marketing managers. In addition to technical leadership, the candidate will specify, design, and complete projects as well as initiate and support control panel design, process instrumentation, and PLC/HMI programming for high-volume and low-volume chemical purification and delivery systems. The ideal candidate will exhibit the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, continuous improvement environment focused on safety, quality, and equipment reliability.  

What You’ll Do: 

• Identify and implement best practices and standards 

• Be a mentor and technical leader for controls engineers 

• Become an automation subject-matter-expert (SME) for scale-up and release of new chemical processes to high-volume manufacturing 

• Design control panels and select components based on end-user requirements 

• Create PLC and HMI code based on end-user requirements as defined in IO sheets, sequence charts, alarms/interlock charts, P&IDs, and control panel electrical schematics 

• Support New-Product-Development (NPD) scientists and engineers in use and troubleshooting of controller equipment, including sensors, transmitters, remote IO, analog scales, temperature controllers, overlimit controllers, and other microcontrollers 

• Identify and execute CIP opportunities to automate processes, improve safety, move from paper governance to data governance, eliminate manual steps / data collection, provide dashboards for decision making 

• Supervise operators and maintenance workers in testing, tuning, and adjusting equipment to obtain optimum operating performance 

• Troubleshoot NPD control panel hardware, IO, and electrical equipment, executing the necessary adjustments to bring equipment up to running status 

• Make programming changes online for retrofitting or upgrading equipment 

• Coordinate project timelines with NPD management 

• Quote components and order parts directly with outside vendors 

• Work safely and drive process improvements 

• Listen actively and solve problems in a structured manner 

• Manage change through cross-functional partnering in a global environment 

What We Seek: 

• A post-secondary degree specializing in engineering, programming, or equivalent experience 

• 5+ years’ experience in a hands-on automation/control environment 

• 5+ years’ experience programming Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Human/Machine Interfaces (HMIs) 

• Mastery of electrical controllers (PLC/PAC), including how to read/write/edit logic using IEC 61131-3 languages (Ladder, FBD, Structured Text, SFC) with a command of program scan time, timers, interlocks, latches, control loops and conditional statements affecting electrical inputs/outputs. 

• Experience with industrial communication networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Serial) 

• Proficiency to troubleshoot electrical panels and interpret electrical & pneumatic schematics 

• Skilled in using multimeter and other test equipment to troubleshoot PLC and automation problems including electronic troubleshooting at component level 

• Knowledgeable of equipment design codes including NEC & NFPA 79 & international electrical standards 

• Skilled in selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, VFD and servo systems 

• Demonstrated experience in sensor selection / integration and operation 

• Capable of setting up remote I/O, Ethernet, & Modbus TCP networks as well as other electronic controls equipment 

• Aptitude to read drawings, reference manuals & instruction guides 

• At a minimum, an intermediate understanding of industrial ethernet networking in the operational technology (OT) space, including configuration of managed switches and use of vLANs 

• Accessible by laptop computer and cell phone for occasional work during off hours 

• Effective verbal and written communication skills 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills  

• Proven history of analyzing data and solving problems independently 

• Forward thinking, eager to implement best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas 

• Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base  

• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams  

• Experience within a global, multicultural, multi-location organization serving the semiconductor industry 

• Capable of managing cross-functional projects 

What We Offer: 

At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunity to our employees and promote from within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values. 

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals. 

• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match  

• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs  

• Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year 

• Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge 

• Education assistance to support your learning journey 

• Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.