Senior Controls Engineer

The science of electronics is transforming exponentially through innovation and connectivity around the planet. Every day, breakthroughs are making technologies – from micro-processors, memory chips and flat panels to photovoltaic cells – even smaller and more powerful, opening up countless new possibilities in how the world lives, works and connects. Air Liquide Advanced Materials grows by enabling our customers to innovate. Our ALOHA™ and Voltaix products are critical to the manufacturer of the newest computer chips required for Big Data and the Internet of Things.If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?The Senior Controls Engineer will be responsible for applying engineering principles independently to all aspects of design, programming, installation, startup, and troubleshooting of automated industrial control systems.The Engineer will have deep and broad competency in process automation of chemical plants using DCS, PLC, SCADA, etc. systems. Candidate should have working knowledge of Layers of Protection Analysis and designing and implementing systems with appropriate SILs. The candidate preferably has experience in manufacture or use of ultrahigh purity materials supplied to the semiconductor industry.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Drives a culture of "Do It Safe, Do It Right the First Time" with their actions and their words on a daily basisCapable of developing, implementing and supporting plant control system hardware, software and field instrumentation in an efficient and safe manner.Effective at troubleshooting control system hardware and software and implementing corrective actions independently.Actively participates in Design Reviews and PHAs as a team member or leaderPLC, DCS and SCADA control system configuration and programmingWorking with highly hazardous chemicals at a manufacturing facilityResponsible for establishing engineering design basis, and assisting with design documentation (e.g. PFDs, PIDs, equipment and instrument specification sheet, process package, MOC, interlock matrix, functional design specification) for both new and existing facilities while following department standardsCapable of assisting with loop tests, and interlock tests performed for new processes and for yearly ISO testing for calibration and interlock checksSuccessfully completes all assigned trainingsDeep understanding of electrical distribution and power loading in industrial control systemsComplete all assigned tasksSupport new process startup - shift work may be requiredOn call for nights, xhyhwjd weekends, and holidaysRequiredBachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or equivalent10+ years of relevant experience, including programming PLC/DCS for chemical plant design and operation as well as process data collection and distribution for wider corporate useKnowledge and experience of instrument engineeringCandidate should have knowledge of applicable codes and standards for process control hardware and software (e.g. UL listing, NEC, etc.) as applied to hazardous materials handling and manufactureExperience with Siemens automation systems hardware and softwareExperience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix hardware and softwareAbility to develop and interpret electrical schematicsExperience with developing and deploying ethernet based industrial networks