Controls Engineer

SummaryThe Controls Engineer is responsible for design working across engineering and maintenance groups to lead major automation capital projects up to $25M as well as to identify and prioritize critical controls projects, and assist with detailed project specifications that help guide the division and the plant towards controls upgrades for critical manufacturing equipment. Controls Engineer will engage a variety of engineering resources both internal and external, to execute projects on-time and within budget. working to help define controls systems strategy and standards at the Ravenwood site. Essential FunctionsResponsible for timely and on budget execution of Automation scope for projects at the site.Communicate with all levels of operations, engineering, and management.Propose and lead other projects at the site.Work and communicate effectively with a wide range of disciplines and management teamCreate and modify programs of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) to solve known issuesDesign and oversee implementation of new industrial control and safety rated electrical circuitsIdentify and propose solutions to electrical distribution and industrial control problemsPlan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of work for electrical projectsAdvise and assist facilities engineers on electrical aspects of facilities projects Provide expert technical advice on problems concerning industrial control systemsProvide guidance to electrical engineers so that all work done complies with plant standardsMaintain documentation of the plant’s electrical distribution and industrial control systemsA firm understanding of relational database structures and query languagesAn aptitude for translating complex, technical subjects into clear, business-oriented communicationMaintain knowledge of the trends and technologies in data collection, management, data services and integrationsOther duties as required by managementProvide technical support and troubleshooting for equipment failures and loss of production. Assist maintenance and provide technical guidance required to return equipment to operation to minimize downtime and lost production.Travel as needed. Additional ResponsibilitiesExperience preferred in an industrial plant settingDevelop specifications for required hardware, software, and system communication wiringRequisition and purchase equipment and services QualificationsCompetenciesExpertise, knowledge and training in engineering and maintenance.Extensive knowledge and training in product manufacturing.General knowledge of manufacturing processes involved in manufacturing of forged or flat rolled metal products.Excellent interpersonal skillsGeneral traits such as action oriented, conflict manager, decision maker, comprehensive listener, time manager and positive attitude.Fulfill the roles of facilitator, coach, mentor, counselor and communicator.Computer skills and the ability to advance those skills as required Education and Experience5+ Years of Controls-related Automation ExperienceB.S. or M.S. in electrical engineering or related fieldFormal training or experience with Preventive and Predictive Maintenance programs.Special SkillsAdept at reading and creating electrical and control system drawings/documentation including line diagrams, P&ID diagrams, Ladder logic documentation.Experience with 2D drafting software such as AutoCad LTExperience programming Allen Bradley Logix PLCs or equivalent, Modicon Quantum PLCs or equivalentExperience in 480V and industrial control circuit designThorough understanding of NFPA 70 (National Electric Code), ANSI/ISA Controls standardsUnderstanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems used in closed loop control circuitsUnderstanding of motion control systems including hydraulic and servo motion controlsAdvanced understanding of Ethernet/IP, Modbus, and other network configurationsSQL, TSQL or PLSQL a plusVB.NET, VBAm C, Perl, PythonGeneral Software (MS OfficeWonderwareSAPIndustrial ProgramingData ManagementStatisctical Packages - Minitab, R Additional NotesProof of US citizenship, nationality, and/or permanent resident status in order to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations. Physical DimensionsPhysical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ability to work in an industrial surrounding.Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Industrial plants and Office