Controls Engineer

• ◆Actively participate in the Sika SAFE Program.
• ◆Maintain safe and clean work environment in accordance with the Sika Housekeeping policy.
• ◆Manage vendors and contractors to ensure compliance with Sika’s health, safety and behavior standards and to monitor progress toward project completion within agreed upon timeframe budget.
• ◆Design, develop, program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-based control systems, HMI applications, robotics, industrial networks, instrumentation, and machine vision systems.
• ◆Develop, modify, and support PLC programs using Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent platforms.
• ◆Configure and troubleshoot VFDs, servo systems, safety PLCs, distributed I/O, and industrial communication networks.
• ◆Interpret and review electrical drawings, P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and equipment specifications.
• ◆Tune PID loops and optimize process control strategies for manufacturing equipment and processes.
• ◆Manage some projects from start to finish including Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs) with project budgets, savings, timelines, runoff criteria, status reporting, system implementation, and all other project details.
• ◆Implement changes in existing production processes, equipment and facilities; engineer new processes, to increase output capacity and reduce/eliminate bottlenecks.
• ◆Review new and existing layouts of machines and equipment to obtain optimal performance, recommend and implement changes.
• ◆Identify and conceptualize primarily mixing and packaging systems, at times other forms of automated solutions to drive improvements in safety, ergonomics, quality, productivity, and cost reductions throughout the operations.
• ◆Gather lessons learned and best practices to streamline future projects.
• ◆Program, troubleshoot, and provide support to automated systems, including PLC based controllers, networking solutions and camera vision systems.
• ◆Creates procedures, documentation, routings, and other necessary documentation for the processes.
• ◆Collaborates and communicates cross functionally with all levels of the organization including but not limited to operators, R&D, QA, supply management, and executive management.
• ◆Serve as the technical expert in controls equipment and automation while mentoring and train others in the technical aspects of automation systems.
• ◆Assumes additional

as needed or directed in support of the Company’s automation strategy.

• ◆Perform other work and projects as required by the Maintenance & Engineering Manager.

• ✓Education: Associate’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical preferred).
• ✓Years Experience: 3-5 years experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution center environment. Direct experience with implementing, maintaining, and operating automation, PLCs, and packaging equipment.

• ✓Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• ✓Must have good math skills, including the ability to work with fractions, decimals and percentages.
• ✓Must have the ability to develop process expertise in order to facilitate troubleshooting.
• ✓Must be able to maintain an excellent attendance record.
• ✓Must have expert experience in automation, PLCs, and robotics.
• ✓Must have strong interpersonal skills, effective oral and written communication skills, and proficiency in computer applications.
• ✓Must have knowledge of OSHA regulations and guidelines and ability to prepare and maintain required documentation.
• ✓Independent worker, with strong organizational skills, who requires minimal supervision.
• ✓Must be flexible to work any shift and overtime as business requires.
• ✓Must be self-motivated and able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.