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Controls Engineer II
Our client is actively seeking a Controls Engineer II to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in optimizing the efficiency and dependability of web handling production processes across diverse manufacturing facilities, with a primary focus on transitioning Siemens 505 series PLC's to Step 7 PLC's.
Primary Duties:
- Apply advanced knowledge of the Manufacturing Playbook and Playlist to enhance manufacturing processes.
- Utilize specialized skills in tuning, synchronizing, and sequencing Siemens drives for web handling applications, encompassing S110, G120, and S120 systems, among others.
- Develop thorough support documentation for troubleshooting and maintaining drives.
- Analyze and troubleshoot machine electrical drawings.
- Configure PLC message instructions and network settings.
- Craft Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), controls narratives, and testing protocols.
- Create intermediate PLC programs and operator interfaces adhering to company Programming Standards, incorporating modular programming and state logic diagrams.
- Design and deliver training materials to facilitate comprehension of programming standards and best practices.
- Collaborate with Plant Systems and Reliability Group to set up comprehensive hardware, programming, and documentation standards.
- Mentor and assist in training controls specialists, electricians, and electrical engineers.
- Coordinate with external contractors and consultants for equipment specifications and system installations.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies in controls, drives, and web handling, leading their integration where applicable.
- Forge strong relationships with key plant personnel to identify potential projects and ensure ongoing customer satisfaction.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in web handling applications and controls/drives programming.
- Experience with AVEVA Suite Products.
- Proficiency in Siemens Simatic and Simotion drives and controls, with a focus on S120 systems.
- Familiarity with alternative drives/controllers such as Micromaster and Baldor 18h.
- Competency in PLC logic development, especially Siemens 505 and Step 7 (S7) Series Systems.
- Understanding of mechanical/electrical systems and ability to interpret schematics.
- Intermediate proficiency in AutoCAD and SCADA systems.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
- Completion of company-provided training, including Siemens refresher courses, web handling seminars, equipment seminars/tradeshows, and OSHA training.
- Preferred expertise in optimizing Siemens S120 drive systems and Wonderware object-oriented HMI development in System Platform.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
- Capability to maintain stationary positions for extended periods and navigate office and plant production areas.
- Exposure to various environmental conditions, including moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, extreme heat, and confined spaces.
- Occasional exposure to loud noise and potentially hazardous chemicals, with proper protective gear provided.
In addition to a competitive salary, this position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including Group Health and Life Insurance, Vision and Dental Insurance, a Flexible Benefits Plan, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match, a Profit Sharing Retirement Plan, and other perks. #IND1
