Controls Engineer

The Opportunity

Avantor is looking for a Controls Engineer to work closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Reliability & Maintenance Engineering, and Process Engineering to design, build, install, and support control system equipment and upgrades to support NuSil's needs.

The Controls Engineer will have a reasonably strong understanding of general aspects of the job functions noted below. They will typically work under the supervision of a Group Leader, or occasionally other senior personnel depending on the task at hand.

This is a full-time onsite position based out of our Carpinteria, CA location.

Must have ability to travel as needed to other locations (primarily Bakersfield, CA and Irving, TX), possibly 5-10%.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Design electrical schematics, physical electrical enclosure layouts, conduit runs, and PLC/HMI code for new or upgraded equipment, following applicable NFPA, NEC, and other standards.
• Designs equipment for regular use in support of NuSil's production needs. This can include electrical, instrumentation, and controls system design, as well as possibly elements of mechanical design.
• Coordinates and works with third-party vendors and contractors to facilitate and direct equipment builds and installations.
• Plan projects that will operate in the short term, medium term and long term, balancing timelines and equipment downtime to minimize disruption to Manufacturing schedule.
• Write technical documents to communicate preventative maintenance, operating instructions, control narratives, capital project proposals, etc.
• Create or modify technical drawings/models with CAD software in order to properly document equipment and systems.
• Assists other engineers to create, use, and determine feasibility of engineering designs to fabricate necessary parts for NuSil equipment.
• Source and order necessary parts, raw materials, and tools required for projects.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment when necessary, working closely with Reliability & Maintenance staff.
• Assist other personnel with troubleshooting electrical and control system problems on installed equipment.

What we're looking for:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline required (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science preferred); advanced degrees desirable.
• Experience: 1 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• PLC and HMI Programming experience.
• Knowledge of relevant NFPA 70/70E standards, NEC, etc.
• Understanding of electrical diagrams/schematics.
• Electrical troubleshooting using multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Knowledge of 1- and 3-phase AC circuit design & principles, DC circuit design & principles, instrument selection, etc.
• Certification/s: PE license, PMP certificate, or other relevant certifications desirable.
• Additional Qualifications: Proficiency of LabView and other data acquisition and process programs desirable.
• Strong focus on safety, communication of technical details and project progress, attention to detail, 2D & 3D CAD (DraftSight/Solidworks).
• Technical document reading and writing ability, time and budget management skills (as part of a larger set of project management skills).
• Data-driven decision making skills, experience with metrology and measurement, engineering calculations, communication of technical details and project progress.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments.
• Ability to work in a moderately noisy environment that may not always be climate-controlled.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to work effectively in both a field/hands-on setting and at a desk when needed.