Senior Controls Engineer
H&T Kansas, LLC
Job Description
Job Description
Description:
Position: Senior Controls Engineer
Location: De Soto, KS
Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Report To: Engineering Manager
Direct Reports: None
The Role and Responsibilities
As a Controls Engineer, you play a crucial role in ensuring our industrial machinery operates with optimal efficiency, reliability, and precision. You are a cornerstone of our engineering team, equipped with a diverse skill set that covers designing, developing, and testing electrical systems. You participate in on-call rotation every other week, which is essential to continued operations. Your expertise in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) programming and control systems integration is essential for implementing control algorithms and troubleshooting complex systems. By proactively managing and resolving issues, you ensure smooth and uninterrupted production processes, upholding our standards of excellence. Your contributions are integral to our team's success and our company's leadership in the industry.
Your Key Areas of Impact
Design and Development of Electrical Systems: You will design, develop, and test electrical systems for industrial machinery, ensuring seamless integration with control hardware and low voltage systems. This leads to enhanced machinery efficiency and reliability.
PLC Programming and Automation: You will independently design and implement PLC Ladder Logic using Siemens software, optimizing hardware and software for precise process control. By developing automation systems and tools, you will enhance efficiency, increase productivity, and reduce costs.
Technical Interpretation and Integration: You will read and interpret electrical and mechanical design documents, including P&ID drawings and specifications, ensuring accurate implementation. Your mechanical knowledge will facilitate the integration of electrical components with mechanical systems, minimizing errors.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Leveraging your excellent problem-solving skills, you will troubleshoot and maintain production equipment, identifying defects to ensure rapid issue resolution and sustained efficiency.
Customer Service and Collaboration: With a strong customer service mindset, you will provide support to internal stakeholders and foster a collaborative environment. Your ability to work independently and as part of a team will drive project success.
Self-Motivation and Communication: As a self-starter with strong interpersonal and communication skills, you will contribute to team dynamics and be willing to work outside core business hours.
Project Coordination and Communication: You will ensure clear communication throughout project execution, coordinating information flow among teams and vendors, facilitating smooth project delivery.
Industry Trends and Technology Enhancements: Staying up to date with industry advancements, you will suggest architectural and technological improvements, enhancing system capabilities and maintaining a competitive edge.
Data and Software Management: You will manage Structured Query Language (SQL) server databases and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software, optimizing operations and maintaining data integrity, resulting in reliable data management and streamlined processes.
Standards and Documentation: You will define departmental standards, develop operational procedures for automation systems, and create comprehensive engineering documentation, leading to consistent practices and improved knowledge sharing.
This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this seat. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. In alignment with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. This commitment to providing accommodations underscores our dedication to creating an inclusive work environment where all employees have the opportunity to succeed and contribute effectively. Employees in need of such accommodations are encouraged to contact our Human Resources department to discuss their specific needs.
Requirements:You’ve received your bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in electrical engineering, computer science engineering, computer engineering, or related field, and you’ve spent at least five (5) years in a PLC programming position with a focus on Siemens software. You will work with a high level of integrity, confidentiality, organization, and time management. You are proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as EPlan and AutoCAD Electrical. You are also proficient in PLC programming and integration with instrumentation, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Servo Drives, and Kuka robots.
The Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Travel
Your work is conducted in a dynamic manufacturing setting where exposure to noise and fumes is common, necessitating the use of appropriate personal protective equipment and adherence to safety protocols. You are able to participate in every other week on-call rotation. You must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time, whether standing or sitting, and be able to move about inside the facility. Your work requires manual dexterity, as you will regularly use hands to operate machinery, tools, or controls, and handle or manipulate objects. The ability to hear and discern various sounds and alarms is crucial for maintaining safety and operational efficiency. You operate a computer 90% of the time. You need to be able to lift to 35 lbs. You are available for domestic travel for up to 25% during the initial training period of six (6) months; after that period occasional domestic travel up to two (2) times annually.
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