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Upper Mount Bethel, PA - Advanced materials - UMBThe science of electronics is transforming exponentially through innovation and connectivity around the planet. Every day, breakthroughs are making technologies – from micro-processors, memory chips and flat panels to photovoltaic cells – even smaller and more powerful, opening up countless new possibilities in how the world lives, works and connects. Air Liquide Advanced Materials grows by enabling our customers to innovate. Our ALOHA™ and Voltaix® products are critical to the manufacturer of the newest computer chips required for Big Data and the Internet of Things.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?The Senior Controls Engineer will be responsible for applying engineering principles independently to all aspects of design, programming, installation, startup, and troubleshooting of automated industrial control systems.The Engineer will have deep and broad competency in process automation of chemical plants using DCS, PLC, SCADA, etc. systems. Candidate should have working knowledge of Layers of Protection Analysis and designing and implementing systems with appropriate SILs. The candidate preferably has experience in manufacture or use of ultrahigh purity materials supplied to the semiconductor industry.
Air Liquide is Hiring for a Senior Controls Engineer! We are looking for YOU!
Salary Range $115k - $145k
Bonus: 10% Annual
Travel: <5% domestic and international travel based on business needs
Work schedule: Hybrid 3 - 2
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Drives a culture of "Do It Safe, Do It Right the First Time" with their actions and their words on a daily basis
- Capable of developing, implementing and supporting plant control system hardware, software and field instrumentation in an efficient and safe manner.
- Effective at troubleshooting control system hardware and software and implementing corrective actions independently.
- Actively participates in Design Reviews and PHAs as a team member or leader
- PLC, DCS and SCADA control system configuration and programming
- Working with highly hazardous chemicals at a manufacturing facility
- Responsible for establishing engineering design basis, and assisting with design documentation (e.g. PFDs, PIDs, equipment and instrument specification sheet, process package, MOC, interlock matrix, functional design specification) for both new and existing facilities while following department standards
- Capable of assisting with loop tests, and interlock tests performed for new processes and for yearly ISO testing for calibration and interlock checks
- Successfully completes all assigned trainings
- Deep understanding of electrical distribution and power loading in industrial control systems
- Complete all assigned tasks
- Support new process startup - shift work may be required
- On call for nights, weekends, and holidays
Required
- Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or equivalent
- 10+ years of relevant experience, including programming PLC/DCS for chemical plant design and operation as well as process data collection and distribution for wider corporate use
- Knowledge and experience of instrument engineering
- Candidate should have knowledge of applicable codes and standards for process control hardware and software (e.g. UL listing, NEC, etc.) as applied to hazardous materials handling and manufacture
- Experience with Siemens automation systems hardware and software
- Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix hardware and software
- Ability to develop and interpret electrical schematics
- Experience with developing and deploying ethernet based industrial networks
- <5% domestic and international travel for commissioning and support
Preferred
- Experience with Siemens PCS 7 DCS.
- Experience with Rockwell StudioLogix, LogixDesigner5000, FactoryTalk View SE & ME, FactoryTalk Historian
- Experience with Siemens TIA Portal
- Experience with Intouch
- Experience in a rapid-growth environment
- Trained in standard procedures for safe gas and chemical handling
- Chemical plant operation experience strongly preferred
- Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to multi-task
- Team player with leadership abilities.
- Self-starter with the ability to perform well under pressure and continuously changing priorities
- Problem solving and decision making skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or equivalent
- 10+ years of relevant experience, including PLC/DCS programming for chemical plant design and operation and process data collection and distribution
- Knowledge and experience of instrument engineering
- Knowledge of applicable codes and standards for process control hardware and software, including UL listing and NEC
- Experience with Siemens automation systems hardware and software
- Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix hardware and software
- Ability to develop and interpret electrical schematics
- Experience developing and deploying Ethernet-based industrial networks
- Ability to travel less than 5% domestically and internationally for commissioning and support
- Experience with Siemens PCS 7 DCS
- Experience with Rockwell StudioLogix, Logix Designer 5000, FactoryTalk View SE and ME, and FactoryTalk Historian
- Experience with Siemens TIA Portal
- Experience with InTouch
- Experience in a rapid-growth environment
- Training in standard procedures for safe gas and chemical handling
- Chemical plant operation experience
- Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to multitask
- Team player with leadership abilities
- Self-starter able to perform under pressure and manage changing priorities
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Air Liquide Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Air Liquide and has not been reviewed or approved by Air Liquide.
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance and life coverage are broadly provided under a global common care baseline that includes inpatient and outpatient healthcare. Dental and vision coverage are present in many locations, and short-term disability provisions have been enhanced.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies provide at least 14 weeks of fully paid maternity leave globally and paid parental leave for non-birthing parents in the U.S. Childcare benefits are available in some countries as part of the package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentive bonuses, performance bonuses for exceeding goals, and profit-sharing are integrated into the total rewards structure. Feedback suggests additional earning avenues like overtime can further augment pay in eligible roles.
Air Liquide Insights
What We Do
A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 75 countries with approximately 66,400 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.
