Process and Controls Engineer

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be able to read, understand, and develop technical electrical, control schematics, and P&ID (Process & Instrumentation) drawings as required.
• Develop and maintain electrical control systems within the facility and on all production equipment as required to maintain production throughput. 
• Must have extensive industrial computer software experience and work with PLCs, VFDs, Temperature Controller, Timers, etc., & Rockwell Factory Talk computer systems.
• Troubleshoot problematic plant equipment and develop corrective actions plans and provide direction and training to Maintenance/Tooling employees.
• Experience interfacing electrical controls components with mechanical, hydraulic, & pneumatics systems in a production manufacturing environment.
• Work with suppliers to establish specifications of electrical and Controls systems and ensure conformance with established equipment control standards.
•  Must use standard industrial engineering systems and methodologies to review processes and use date collected to drive process changes and create manufacturing efficiencies in combination with production staff. 
• Develop and maintain standard control systems, document control programs and setting, and drive methods to standardize equipment control systems throughout our production environments.
•  Effectively work as part of a team, communicate and work with Maintenance and Tooling staff to accomplish 100% support of the operations Winding, Finishing, Fittings, and Nipples departments.
• Ensure all equipment functions are designed and operate within safe and legal operations according to OSHA, and all other federal, state, and local industry and governmental standards.
• Assists production activities in the production facility.
• Equipment troubleshooting, design, and optimization.
• Production methods for new or modified products.
• Design, build, and monitor product test equipment including enhancement of tools, molds, jigs, and fixtures.
• Coordinate equipment reliability issues with maintenance.
• Work with Quality to minimize scrap, waste, and to maximize first-pass quality.
• Participate in management and strategy sessions as requested to help guide product development efforts.
• Other duties as required to support production operations goals and requirements.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS 

• AS Degree or Higher in Engineering preferred or related technical training and certification, or equivalent experience. 
• 3-5 years of experience with Process and Controls Engineering is required
• Broad knowledge of machining, assembly practices. 
• Experience with ERP systems. 
• Results oriented person that continues to drive for excellence.