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Senior Controls Engineer
Location: Within an hour of a U.S.-based manufacturing facility (Dallas, TX; Tuscaloosa, AL; Frederick, MD; Joplin, MO)
Location: Within an hour of a U.S.-based manufacturing facility (Dallas, TX; Tuscaloosa, AL; Frederick, MD; Joplin, MO)
Description
A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to provide advanced support for optimizing the efficiency, reliability, and automation of both new and existing web-handling production processes. This role requires specialized expertise in Siemens PLCs, including 505 series and S7 models, to support various manufacturing facilities across the U.S.
A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to provide advanced support for optimizing the efficiency, reliability, and automation of both new and existing web-handling production processes. This role requires specialized expertise in Siemens PLCs, including 505 series and S7 models, to support various manufacturing facilities across the U.S.
Key Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be able to perform all essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. Additional responsibilities may be assigned.
The ideal candidate will be able to perform all essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. Additional responsibilities may be assigned.
- Apply advanced knowledge of manufacturing standards, including operational playbooks and playlists, to support process improvement efforts.
- Tune, synchronize, and sequence Siemens drive systems (S110, G120, S120, Micromaster, Baldor 18h, and others) in web-handling applications.
- Read and troubleshoot electrical machine schematics.
- Configure PLC messaging instructions and network settings.
- Develop Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), controls narratives, and testing protocols.
- Create and refine PLC programs and operator interfaces in compliance with programming standards, including modular programming and object-oriented design.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and uphold enterprise-wide controls, drives, and hardware documentation standards.
- Mentor and train controls specialists, electricians, and engineers.
- Coordinate with external contractors to specify and install equipment, controls, and drives.
- Stay informed of emerging technologies in controls and web-handling, leading their implementation as needed.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with plant personnel to identify and pursue new projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of industry experience in controls/drives programming.
- Proficiency in Siemens drives and controllers (emphasis on S120s, Simatic, and Simotion).
- Experience in PLC logic development, primarily Siemens 505 and Step 7 (S7) systems.
- Basic knowledge of manufacturing systems and web-handling processes.
- Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and SCADA systems.
- Willingness to travel up to 15%.
- Commitment to continuous learning, including company-provided training programs.
- Preferred: Experience with Siemens S120 drive optimization and Wonderware object-oriented HMI development.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Ability to remain stationary for long periods and traverse office and production floors.
- Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, odors, and airborne particles.
- Occasional exposure to weather extremes, confined spaces, and acidic or caustic chemicals.
- Hearing protection and a respirator may be required in certain environments.
Compensation and Benefits
This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Group health, vision, and dental insurance.
- Life insurance and flexible benefits plans.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Profit-sharing retirement plan.
- Additional employee benefits. #IND1
