Automation Controls Engineer

Process Control / Instrumentation Engineer

Under the direct supervision of the Engineering Manager, the Process Control / Instrumentation Engineer will support and assist the Engineering Department.

Job Status:

• Full-Time
• Salaried
• Exempt
• Reports to: Engineering Manager

Role Responsibilities:

• The Process Control / Instrumentation Engineer will conduct the following duties including but not limited to:
• Design and implementation of PLC based automated process control for new production systems.
• System start-up support.
• Establishing, implementation of, and maintaining Preventive Maintenance programs for all new and existing process control and instrumentation systems.
• Maintaining all plant process control and instrumentation systems.
• Establishing, implementation of, and maintaining a Data Acquisition program for all new and existing systems.
• Project Management.
• Develop and design electrical and controls system schematics and drawings based on engineering principles using AutoCAD/SolidWorks.
• Ability to read, interpret and troubleshoot electrical schematics and control systems.
• On-call position, may require working nights and weekends.

Education:

• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.

Experience/Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of industrial process control and instrumentation.

Job Expectations/Working Conditions:

• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs in buildings.
• Requires ability to lift items up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Requires frequent bending, reaching, squatting, pulling, and pushing.
• Ability to work outdoors throughout the year in extreme temperatures.