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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Controls Engineering with a focus on automation systems, troubleshooting, and project leadership in a continuous manufacturing environment. Proficient in Rockwell Automation software and electrical systems, with a strong ability to mentor and guide teams while improving plant performance.
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Controls Engineering ExperienceRockwell Automation Software ProficiencyElectrical Power Distribution Systems ExpertiseHMI Development ExperienceProject Leadership in Continuous Manufacturing
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Hard Skills
Controls EngineeringTroubleshooting Electrical ProblemsProcess Control ExperiencePID Controller TuningVariable Frequency Drives ConfigurationPLC and Instrumentation ExpertiseData Acquisition SystemsElectrical Theory KnowledgeSafety PLCs ConfigurationContinuous Manufacturing Environment Experience
Soft Skills
Effective Communication SkillsCoaching and Mentoring
Tools & Technologies
Studio 5000RSLogix 500FTViewWonderwareAllen-Bradley PowerFlex DrivesAllen-Bradley Kinetix Servo DrivesManaged SwitchesTrending and Analytical Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Industry Keywords
Continuous ManufacturingControl Logic SystemsPlant Performance ImprovementCross-Functional Project TeamsElectrical/Electromechanical Devices
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide technical expertise and direction for control and automation systems
- Support control and automation systems, data acquisition, and production network management
- Assume responsibility for multiple plants or projects affecting multiple plants
- Troubleshoot electrical problems related to production line processes
- Provide technical guidance and coaching/mentoring to Plant Controls personnel and regional engineers
- Lead high-impact engineering projects and resolve complex technical challenges
- Establish technical standards without formal people-management accountability
- Guide cross-functional project teams through specialized expertise and operational discipline
- Act as the primary internal engineering resource for control systems
- Identify opportunities to improve plant performance
- Share best practices across the organization
- Create and maintain controls team standards
- Share and enforce standards across the organization
- Lead and facilitate strategic projects covering multiple plants
- Lead and facilitate new plants and processes
- Provide plant support when local plant personnel or regional teams are struggling
- Provide training for control systems where applicable
- Provide troubleshooting expertise through remote and onsite support when necessary
- Coordinate with the controls group for information and standards
- Maintain knowledge of contemporary technology and its application to the industry
- Communicate with controls team members through meetings, conference calls, and technical support
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required
- 5+ years of Controls Engineering experience in a continuous manufacturing environment required
- 10+ years of Controls Engineering experience in a continuous manufacturing environment preferred
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future requirements for employment-based visa sponsorship
- Proficiency with Rockwell Automation software, including Studio 5000, RSLogix 500, FTView, CCW, and FTAC
- Proficiency selecting, configuring, and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PowerFlex variable frequency drives
- HMI development experience with FTView and/or Wonderware
- Experience maintaining production networks, including servers and managed switches
- Expertise in electrical components, electrical power distribution systems, PLCs, instrumentation, and variable speed AC drives
- Process control experience defining, designing, installing, and maintaining control logic systems and equipment in a continuous process manufacturing environment
- Proficiency selecting, configuring, and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley Kinetix servo drives
- Experience selecting, configuring, and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley safety PLCs, I/O, and STO hardware
- Experience leading controls projects through scope preparation, vendor meetings, vendor progress evaluation, installation, and startup
- Ability to use trending and analytical tools to troubleshoot process issues
- Controls SME experience with a continuous web handling operation
- Deep understanding of basic electrical theory
- Knowledge of electrical/electromechanical devices
- Knowledge of instrumentation types and calibration, including pressure, temperature, and flow
- Ability to tune PID controllers
- Controls experience with a continuous web handling operation preferred, not required
- Effective communication skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance for employees and families
- Family-Building benefits supporting fertility and parenthood
- 401(k) plan with employer match and pre-tax and/or Roth contributions
- Wellness program
- Free financial coaching
- Referral program
- Product rebates for purchases for an employee’s primary residence
- Internal training programs and courses
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employee Resource Groups focused on education and allyship
- Vacation packages for full-time permanent positions