Sr. Controls Engineer
Job Description:
The Sr. Controls Engineer will support high end, specialized W&H equipment which requires expertise to manage, diagnose, and care for during its life cycle. The position will diagnose, maintain and advance performance of the logic, controls, and functionality of W&H extrusion. Specifically, the position will:
Diagnose equipment issues.
Build maintenance protocol for W&H lines – PdM and general care.
Integrate packaging and networking controls systems with IoT and peripheral systems
Engage in programming to support legacy equipment and new designs – PLC, HMI, PCB, VFD, Servo, PID
Drive technical advancements in conceptualization, layout, design, prototyping, in-house testing, field-qualification, and documentation and lay out vision for automated extrusion factories
Support supply chain for component and sub-system obsolescence and technology upgrades
Ensure compliance with all applicable design and safety standards such as NEC and NFPA79 and CE or UL utilizing third-party consultant support
Support manufacturing relating to customer orders, inventory, parts, and documentation
Assist Client Services with field troubleshooting, including root cause analysis and closed loop corrective actions
Create continuous improvement culture through the development and implementation of process improvements and impactful metrics
Requirements:
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field
5 + years of Industrial Controls experience with exposure to PLC industrial controls software products, schematic electrical packages, and servo motion design and programming.
Occasional travel to sister facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan to support as needed.
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