Greenfield, IN

Controls Automation Engineer

Job Description

Activities and duties may vary depending upon site specific needs. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to:

  • Wonderware HMI and historian experience is a plus
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and other drives/controls trouble-shooting support to the manufacturing site.
  • Provide support to a 24/7 manufacturing site in order to resolve production and quality issues that arise on a day-to-day basis.
  • Perform effective root cause problem solving to solve process issues associated with equipment and/or machine performance.
  • Assist with development of capital plans to support the divisional drives and controls strategy.
  • Lead capital projects through all steps from conceptualization/creation of technical specification all the way through startup and training.
  • Perform a wide variety of functions such as installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment for generating, distributing, and utilizing electrical energy. Uses instruments to test circuits and replaces or installs new power, light, electronic and control circuits.
  • Fix electrical malfunctions, inspects circuits and wiring for shielding and grounding, and tests electrical equipment for safety and efficiency.
  • Repair sophisticated electrical equipment, including motors, switches, switchboards, electrical mechanisms, automated machines, controls, panels, relays, circuit breakers, communication systems and alarms.
  • Work from schematics, drawings, layouts, or other specifications to locate and diagnose trouble in the electrical system or equipment.
  • Draft and update electrical schematics and drawings.
  • Drive standardization of drive and controls systems and SCADA systems throughout the division; assess gaps against standard methodologies and develop plans to close gaps.
  • Collaborate with the Maintenance and Engineering teams to ensure equipment reliability.
  • Identify safety issues, support safety initiatives, and recommend and implement effective solutions.
  • Provides support for technology upgrade projects to improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
  • Conduct training of employees for accurate machine adjustments and operations

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required
  • 2+ years of experience in controls or electrical engineering function in a manufacturing environment
  • 2+ Capital project management experience
  • Expertise in automation, drive and control systems
  • PLCs: Allen Bradley ControlLogix (required),
  • Drives: Parker Eurotherm, AB Powerflex, Siemens S120
  • HMI software; FactoryTalk Studio, RSView 32, Wonderware (AVEVA)
  • Data collection systems including Wonderware Historian
  • Knowledge of Safety PLC and associated hardware
  • Knowledgeable with National Electric Code
  • High-energy, self-directed, self-starter
  • Ability to complete multiple projects with minimal direction
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills among all levels of the organization
  • Hands-on experience working through symptoms and get to root cause
  • Experience in fixing equipment and process issues
  • Ability to understand and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic and make system edits as needed
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD

NOTE: A detailed listing of the physical requirements may be obtained from the local Human Resource contact or the site Occupational Health Nurse.

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Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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