Engineer- Controls III USA (1st Shift)

• ✓Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; or equivalent years of work experience.
• ✓Minimum 10 years of manufacturing equipment controls engineering experience.

• ✓Excellent understanding/knowledge and experience in controls engineering techniques and practices which would be required for global facilities including North America, Asian, and European countries.
• ✓Excellent understanding/knowledge and ability to trouble-shoot electrical/electronic control systems.
• ✓Excellent understanding/knowledge of global manufacturing processes and safety requirements.
• ✓Proven experience using Auto Desk AutoCad drafting software to create electrical schematic and panel layouts.
• ✓Excellent understanding/knowledge programming of Rockwell Automation Logix platform PLC’s, including ladder and function block diagram.
• ✓Excellent understanding/knowledge programming Rockwell Automation Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) including PanelView Plus, PanelView Plus CE, and Reviews SE.
• ✓Excellent understanding/knowledge designing, programming, and commissioning at least two control network including ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus and/or Ethernet.
• ✓Excellent understanding/knowledge of robotic systems including programming, safety requirements, and design/implementation practices.
• ✓Excellent understanding/knowledge of motion controls including stepper motors, servo motors, and AC/DC Drives.
• ✓Excellent understanding/knowledge of Cognex vision camera configuration and programming experience.
• ✓Excellent understanding of computer hardware/applications and the Microsoft Office family.
• ✓Experience and knowledge of working in server environment.
• ✓Proven Microsoft SQL Server Database configuration experience.
• ✓Experience in at least one multi-tiered architecture using C#, VB.NET, HTML, XML and SQL.
• ✓Understanding/knowledge of Corporate Ethernet architectures and systems.
• ✓Excellent communications skills both oral and written.
• ✓Excellent problem solving skills.
• ✓Strong understanding/knowledge of writing project specifications and working with vendors.
• ✓Demonstrated expertise and soft-skills at providing coaching and mentoring to develop and grow a team of junior controls engineers.
• ✓Project management expertise demonstrated by successful track record managing multiple simultaneous projects involving 3-9+ person cross-functional teams to deliver technically complex solutions.

Essential

Primary

• ◆Provide global support for manufacturing facilities and coordinate new equipment installation and implementation.
• ◆Responsible for writing and maintaining programs that use the plant equipment data within the SQL database
• ◆Responsible for maintaining and updating of manufacturing process tool electrical drawings globally, ensuring the tracking of equipment changes is documented and drawings are kept current.
• ◆Responsible for the successful design and theory behind all manufacturing control systems, ensuring new process tools adhere to corporate controls standards and best practices.
• ◆Responsible for globally troubleshooting and problem-solving equipment controls related issues and recommending controls policy/standard changes, if possible, to prevent future issues with new manufacturing process tools.
• ◆Responsible for assisting, supporting, and mentoring Controls Engineers globally. Maintaining effective global communications levels which fosters knowledge transfer and team building.
• ◆Responsible to interface with multiple departments within the organization and external suppliers to ensure corporate controls policies/standards are understood and being adhered to.
• ◆Responsible to assist with FMCS electrical designs and main building power feed designs for new facilities globally.
• ◆Maintain effective global communications levels and fosters team building.
• ◆Ensures adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• ◆Responsible for designing, programming, and coordination of all control systems and projects, independent of size.
• ◆Provide expert consultancy and manage client relationships, contracts, and project delivery.
• ◆Maintain deep technical expertise in specialized IT areas; advise and guide on application and best practices.
• ◆Lead research initiatives, develop innovative solutions, and present findings through reports and conferences.
• ◆Monitor emerging technologies, assess relevance, and recommend adoption to advance organizational capabilities.
• ◆Specify, design, and review complex systems ensuring compliance with architecture standards, safety, and sustainability.
• ◆Design, code, test, and document large-scale programs; lead peer reviews and ensure quality standards.
• ◆Develop safety assurance plans, conduct hazard analyses (HAZOPS, FMEA), and ensure compliance with IEC 61508 or equivalent.
• ◆Plan and manage system and acceptance testing; define strategies, oversee execution, and ensure integrity.
• ◆Design and build integration components; configure and test hardware/software platforms.
• ◆Oversee installation, maintenance, and configuration of systems, networks, and applications; ensure documentation and compliance.
• ◆Monitor system performance, capacity, and availability; implement disaster recovery and maintain service continuity.
• ◆Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues; analyze trends and implement preventative measures.
• ◆Maintain support processes, create documentation, and ensure us