The Senior Controls Engineer at the Woodbridge, New Jersey Steel Drum Plant will be responsible for ensuring that all controls equipment is properly maintained and functioning to current safety standards. They will create plans for engineering projects which may include preparing designs, project controls and specifications, drafting schedules and cost estimates, and production, installation, and testing of new equipment and processes. The Senior Controls Engineer must also be able to work with other departments and external parties to create and implement processes to increase Plant’s efficiency.
Main Position Responsibilities:
- Designs and develops mechanical and electricals projects to support site goals for productivity, cost efficiency, reliability and safety and enter project requests into the Mauser CapEx Portal
- Manage capital engineering projects to meet defined budget and schedule.
- Assists in the preparation of the scope of a project, cost justification and AFE (overall cost proposal) to senior management for approval as required.
- Evaluates, selects, and coordinates with outside vendors for design, machining and fabrication of tooling and systems.
- Develops plans for testing and debugging automation equipment while applying knowledge of engineering technology as necessary.
- Applies mechanical theory, mechanical testing procedures and related knowledge to layout, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production equipment.
- Programs software to configure and/or make modifications to automated systems and process control systems, which will include maintaining a backup library of robotic, PLC and other instrumentation software.
- Programs, troubleshoots, and evaluates any design considerations on new and existing systems and equipment.
- Specify equipment. Manage physical installation of equipment during moves and upgrades.
- Draft and manage all engineering drawings.
- Participate in Kaizen events. Understand factors contributing to KPI’s and identify areas of improvement.
- Some travel may be required to support projects at other plants or perform equipment acceptance testing at vendor facilities (less than 10%).
- Other duties, as assigned.
Key Attributes / Behaviors
- B.S. Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years overall manufacturing experience required.
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to work alone, or in a team environment with limited supervision.
- Extensive knowledge of advanced machine control concepts and programming of Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs.
- Ability to evaluate controls engineering problems, solve controls issues independently, and investigate technical problems and establish procedures and/or corrective actions to avoid reoccurrences.
- Availability to work around the production hours as needed, in a matrix organization.
- Proven Project Management skills. PMP Certification a plus.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Computer skills (MS Office, AutoCAD or SOLIDWORKS, RSLogix, Siemens TIA Portal) required.
Position reports to the Division Engineering Manager and to the Plant Manager.
The pay range is $135K-$143K annually. Exact salary offered will depend on candidate's experience, work location, skills, etc.
Mauser Packaging Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits.
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Skills Required
- B.S. Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Minimum of 10 years overall manufacturing experience
- Extensive knowledge of advanced machine control concepts and programming of Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs
- Computer skills: MS Office, AutoCAD or SOLIDWORKS, RSLogix, Siemens TIA Portal
- Proven project management skills
- PMP Certification
- Ability to evaluate controls engineering problems, troubleshoot, and establish corrective actions
- Self-starter able to work independently or in a team with limited supervision
- Availability to work around production hours as needed
- Effective written and oral communication skills
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