Control Systems Engineer - Life Sciences

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About Us: At Applied Control, employees enjoy a collaborative, team environment where we celebrate success and recognize and reward accomplishments. Our expertise is backed by Emerson, a leader in global manufacturing and technology. With a team of highly skilled automation professionals developing unique cost-saving solutions for our clients in oil & gas, refining, power, life science, mining, chemical, food & beverage, and alternative fuels, we help the world run more efficiently.

We offer rewarding careers, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that encourages growth and development. Our benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, HSA and FSA options, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, 401k with employer match, 10 paid holidays, and generous paid time off starting at 16 days per year. Our employees also enjoy our 9/80 schedule which allows for 9-hour work days and every other Friday off!

Position:Control Systems Engineer

Purpose:

Provides technical support on systems projects, in a team environment and/or autonomously, often working directly with the customer, utilizing a hands-on approach.  Executes specific tasks from defined goals, often without clear definition.  Applies control system technology to the control requirements of the process and related equipment.  Designs, implements, and tests process control strategies, utilizing the continuous and batch capabilities of the given control system.  Maintains consistency, adheres to project and department standards, utilizes appropriate tools while executing assignments, and provides proper documentation for work performed.  Works within assigned technical scope, budget, and schedule constraints, with direct responsibility for results.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and design Emerson DeltaV Control Systems including implementing control logic, configuring process graphics, and support customer acceptance reviews to demonstrate provided solutions meet customer process and functional requirements
• Collaborate with Life Science customers to produce control system documentation including Functional Requirements Specifications and System Configuration/Design Specifications
• Implement continuous and batch designs into the DeltaV control system
• Conduct internal and customer witnessed control system factory/site acceptance testing
• Develop and deploy process simulation
• Perform Operator and Maintenance training
• Perform process control equipment installation and startup
• Perform system upgrades and preventative maintenance activities
• Explore new opportunities with customers to assess needs for product upgrades/expansion and services
• Collaborate with sales teams in discussions as a product or service technical expert for existing and prospective customers
• Deliver quality solutions and services to our many customers and industries
• Share Emergency Call responsibilities with the Projects and Services team
• Travel periodically to customer facilities within the multi-state territory served by Applied Control
• Proactively learn to apply new automation products on a regular basis
• Adhere to company and customer safety practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft operating systems administration

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• B.S. in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent industry working experience
• Troubleshoot problems in a logical and timely fashion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interface with internal and external customers
• Experience with documentation and functional specifications for DeltaV process control system projects in the Life Sciences Industry
• Knowledge of automation and distributed Control Systems including instrumentation, PLCs, and HMIs
• Proficiency in interpreting P&ID, electrical schematics, network architectures, and process control descriptions
• Experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS systems
• Experience with Emerson DeltaV Batch / SIS / MES
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows7/Server 2008 and Windows10/Server 2016

Desirable Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience working on projects requiring FDA validation
• Experience using GAMP principles, knowledge of ISA-88 Batch Standard, and software validation in the Life Science Industry
• Understanding of OSI PI, OPC and DCOM
• Comfortable integrating and troubleshooting Ethernet/Fiber optic/Wireless networks
• Understand general digital bus and HART technologies
• Experience with designing control panels, sizing power supplies, creating loop sheets, and developing wiring drawings for marshaling, I/O integration, and power distribution

Working Conditions:

Working in an office setting or a manufacturing facility. Driving and operating machinery involved. This position may require evening, weekend and holiday hours, as well as travel (25-50%). Participation in 24/7 emergency coverage may also be required. Lifting up to 60 pounds is required on occasion.

Compensation:

Base Wage Range:  $82,000-155,500 annual salary.  Prior work or industry experience as well as job-related education and unique skills will be taken into consideration when setting the wage rate.

*Please note:

$82,000-101,000 is the typical hiring range for most candidates with 1-5 years of experience.

$99,000-125,500 is the range for candidates with 5+ years of controls experience.

The $123,000-155,500 range is for tenured candidates with several years of DeltaV knowledge and experience.

Other Variable Compensation:  Eligible for additional incentive compensation including an annual profit share award and overtime pay.