Controls Engineer II

Controls Engineer II

Location: Joplin, MO or Dallas, TX (Hybrid) 1 day/week in office

Job Type: Full Time Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central Time

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the Manufacturing Playbook and Playlist. Support and apply the Playbook/Playlist in all areas.
• Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of tuning, synchronizing, and sequencing Siemens drives in web handling applications in support of reliability and automation efforts.
• Develop robust support documentation for drive troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Read and troubleshoot 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 intermediate PLC programs and operator interfaces in accordance with our client's Programming Standards.
• Develop training curriculum to advance understanding of the client's programming standards and controls engineering best practices.
• Work with Plant Systems and Reliability Group, manufacturing facilities, and other organization to develop enterprise-wide hardware, programming, and documentation standards for controls and drives systems.
• Mentor and assist with the training of controls specialists, electricians, electrical engineers at our client's Engineering & Construction division, Plant Systems and the manufacturing facilities.
• 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.
• Generate business for plant systems by developing and maintaining relationships with key plant personnel and discussing potential projects while on site. Be customer oriented and remain engaged with the customer even after a job is complete.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
• 5+ years of industry experience with web-handling applications and controls/drives programming.
• Intermediate knowledge of web handling production processes.
• Intermediate knowledge of manufacturing systems.
• Analytical thinker with problem solving/troubleshooting skills.
• Intermediate 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.
• Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD and SCADA systems.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.
• Complete our client's provided training including Siemens refresher courses, web handling seminars, equipment seminars/tradeshows and OSHA training.
• Optimization skills for Siemens S120 drive systems and Wonderware object oriented HMI development in System Platform preferred.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly remain in a stationary position for long periods. The employee will also be required to traverse the office and plant production floors. This job is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes, odors and airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme heat, vibration and confined spaces. The employee is occasionally exposed to acidic or caustic chemicals. A respirator may be required at times. The noise level in the work environment varies from loud to quiet, with hearing protection provided.

About Us: InterSources Inc

InterSources Inc, a Certified Diverse Supplier, was founded in 2007 and offers innovative solutions to help clients with Digital Transformations across various domains and industries. Our history spans over 16 years and today we are an Award-Winning Global Software Consultancy solving complex problems with technology. We recognize that our employees and our clients are our strengths as the diverse talents and opportunities they bring to the table enable us to grow as a global platform and they are causally linked with our success. We provide strategic and technical advice, and we have expertise in areas covering Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Migration, Custom Software Development, Data Analytics Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security Services, etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status. We also are a Google Cloud partner company. We align strategy with execution and provide secure service solutions by developing and using the latest technologies that thrive our resources to deliver industry-leading capabilities to our clients and customers, making it convenient for our clients to do business with InterSources Inc. Our teams also drive growth by refining technology-driven client experiences that put the users first, providing an unparalleled experience. This results in strengthening the core technologies of clients, enabling them to scale with flexibility, create seamless digital experiences and build lifelong relationships.