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Synerfac is seeking a Controls Engineer for our client in Joplin, MO. Our client has been a national leading manufacturer of residential roofing shingles for more than 75 years.
The Controls Engineer will provide plant support by optimizing the efficiency and reliability of new and existing web handling production processes, general manufacturing processes, and automation.
- Tune, synchronize, and sequence Siemens drives in web handling applications in support of reliability and automation efforts. Drive systems include S110, G120 and S120 Siemens Drive systems, Micromaster, Baldor 18h series, various AC vector and low-voltage systems, DC drives (Emerson, SEW, CTI, etc.) and others.
- Develop robust support documentation for all projects and improvements.
- Read, troubleshoot, and develop machine electrical drawings.
- Configure PLC message instructions and network settings.
- Develop Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), controls narratives, and testing protocols for new and existing systems.
- Develop PLC programs and operator interfaces in accordance with client's programming standards to include the development and use of all documentation requirements, use of modular programming, use of client's Object Oriented Programming Library, state logic diagrams and state logic programming, version control, and established security requirements.
- Work with Plant Systems and Reliability Group, manufacturing facilities, and other organizations to develop enterprise wide hardware, programming, and documentation standards for controls and drives systems.
- Mentor and assist with the training of Instrumentation and Controls technicians.
- Work with outside contractors and consultants on specifying equipment, controls, drives and system installs as necessary.
- Maintain awareness of new capabilities and technologies as they relate to controls, drives and web handling. When applicable, lead the implementation and adoption of new technologies.
- Develop and maintain relationships with plant personnel, vendors, contractors, and peers throughout the organization. Be a team player, customer oriented and remain engaged.
- Develop detailed plans, costing, and justification for improvements.
- Other duties may be assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 6 years of Controls/Automation experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience with web-handling applications and controls/drives programming
- Advanced knowledge of Siemens Simatic and Simotion drives and controls (emphasis on S120s)
- Working knowledge of other drives/controllers (i.e. Micromaster, Baldor 18h)
- PLC logic development (Primarily Siemens 505 and Step 7 (S7) Series Systems)
- Mechanical/electrical systems knowledge
- Schematic proficiency
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and SCADA systems
- Optimization skills for Siemens S120 drive systems and Wonderware object oriented HMI development in System Platform
- Advanced knowledge of web handling production processes
- Fundamental knowledge of manufacturing systems
The Controls Engineer will provide plant support by optimizing the efficiency and reliability of new and existing web handling production processes, general manufacturing processes, and automation.
- Tune, synchronize, and sequence Siemens drives in web handling applications in support of reliability and automation efforts. Drive systems include S110, G120 and S120 Siemens Drive systems, Micromaster, Baldor 18h series, various AC vector and low-voltage systems, DC drives (Emerson, SEW, CTI, etc.) and others.
- Develop robust support documentation for all projects and improvements.
- Read, troubleshoot, and develop machine electrical drawings.
- Configure PLC message instructions and network settings.
- Develop Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), controls narratives, and testing protocols for new and existing systems.
- Develop PLC programs and operator interfaces in accordance with client's programming standards to include the development and use of all documentation requirements, use of modular programming, use of client's Object Oriented Programming Library, state logic diagrams and state logic programming, version control, and established security requirements.
- Work with Plant Systems and Reliability Group, manufacturing facilities, and other organizations to develop enterprise wide hardware, programming, and documentation standards for controls and drives systems.
- Mentor and assist with the training of Instrumentation and Controls technicians.
- Work with outside contractors and consultants on specifying equipment, controls, drives and system installs as necessary.
- Maintain awareness of new capabilities and technologies as they relate to controls, drives and web handling. When applicable, lead the implementation and adoption of new technologies.
- Develop and maintain relationships with plant personnel, vendors, contractors, and peers throughout the organization. Be a team player, customer oriented and remain engaged.
- Develop detailed plans, costing, and justification for improvements.
- Other duties may be assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 6 years of Controls/Automation experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience with web-handling applications and controls/drives programming
- Advanced knowledge of Siemens Simatic and Simotion drives and controls (emphasis on S120s)
- Working knowledge of other drives/controllers (i.e. Micromaster, Baldor 18h)
- PLC logic development (Primarily Siemens 505 and Step 7 (S7) Series Systems)
- Mechanical/electrical systems knowledge
- Schematic proficiency
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and SCADA systems
- Optimization skills for Siemens S120 drive systems and Wonderware object oriented HMI development in System Platform
- Advanced knowledge of web handling production processes
- Fundamental knowledge of manufacturing systems
