Senior Controls Engineer

Description:
Senior Controls Engineer
Located in Fremont, CA.

Interviews will be virtual
Cost center update: D307103344 (Fremont's cost center)

Company Presentation
World leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, is present in 80 countries with approximately 66,000 employees and serves more than 3,6 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen have been at the core of the companys activities since its creation in 1902. s ambition is to be the leader in its industry, delivering long-term performance and acting responsibly.
Entity and activity description
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. Advanced Materials grows by enabling our customers to innovate. Our ALOHATM and Voltaix products are critical to the manufacturer of the newest computer chips required for Big Data and the Internet of Things.
Candidate must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.

Job Responsibilities
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 basis
Capable 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 leader
PLC, DCS and SCADA control system configuration and programming
Working with highly hazardous chemicals at a manufacturing facility
Responsible 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 standards
Capable of assisting with loop tests, and interlock tests performed for new processes and for yearly ISO testing for calibration and interlock checks
Successfully completes all assigned trainings and tasks
Understanding of electrical distribution and power loading in industrial control systems

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering,or equivalent
10%2Byears of relevant experience, including programming PLC/DCS for chemical plant design and operation as well as process data collection and distribution for wider corporate use
Knowledge and experience of instrument engineering
Candidate 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 manufacture
Experience with Siemens automation systems hardware and TIA Portal software
Experience with Rockwell ControlLogix/CompactLogix hardware and software
Experience with Emerson Proficy HMIs
Ability to develop and interpret electrical schematics
Experience with developing and deploying ethernet based industrial networks

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with AVEVA Intouch HMI and Historian
Experience with AVEVA System Platform
Experience in a rapid-growth environment
Trained in standard procedures for safe gas and chemical handling
Chemical plant operation experience strongly preferred
Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to multi-task
Team player with leadership abilities.
Self-starter with the ability to perform well under pressure and continuously

Changing Priorities
Problem solving and decision making skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills