Electrical Controls Engineer

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The Electrical Controls Engineer role is pivotal in maintaining and enhancing plant process control systems and networks to ensure optimal operation, reliability, and continuous improvement for production and related site activities. As we advance our capabilities with automation, experience with robotics has become increasingly crucial. This role requires the ability to troubleshoot electrical and controls-related issues, engage in control system software changes and upgrades, and actively participate in capital project implementations. Additionally, the Electrical Controls Engineer will support plant initiatives to drive continuous improvement, leveraging robotics and automation technologies to enhance efficiency and productivity. Candidates with a strong background in robotics will be instrumental in helping us navigate and implement automation solutions, ensuring our processes remain at the forefront of industry advancements.

Role will include, but is not limited to the following:

• Manage, develop, and implement new capital projects and execute EIC projects-including design, procurement, construction, commissioning, qualification, and startup.
• Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting control system failures and identifying solutions, while educating peers and maintenance staff
• Work with engineering, maintenance, and operations to make necessary changes to equipment for process improvements, system upgrades, preventative procedures, product changes, and new product launches.
• Improve equipment uptime and contribute to plant reliability efforts.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop and implement standards to maintain the controls architecture and integrity.
• Provide engineering technical support to maintenance and plant operations to deliver performance, safety, and quality improvements-as well as cost-savings initiatives.
• Provide leadership and supervision to engineering firms, construction contractors, and equipment vendors.
• Share technical expertise to build controls knowledge and capability within the equipment maintenance team.
• Will provide project management and engineering support for CAPEX projects of varying magnitude from routine parts replacement to large scale plant expansions.
• Must be able to meet with internal customers and lead projects through all stages of development including initial conceptualization, cost estimating and timeline development, equipment procurement and installation, start-up and debug of equipment.
• Manage vendors to provide services ensuring that plant standards and best practices are followed.
• Be the internal subject matter resource for all electrical systems including PLC, HMI, drives, lighting, power distribution, motors, equipment troubleshooting, system integration, sensors, electro-mechanical devices, robotics, and instrumentation. Be able to interface with and train maintenance electricians and electronic technicians to successfully install, maintain the various projects and lead troubleshooting efforts.
• Provide input for the plant controls strategy to establish and maintain plant standards.
• Make recommendations for improving function and reliability of control and power systems
• Develop process and equipment understanding to support continuous improvement efforts
• Appropriately develop, maintain and document equipment and control systems changes
• Maintain records as required. (Project plans, schematics, drawings, spare parts, calibration logs, repair logs, etc.).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET), Control Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field

• 5+ years of relevant industrial controls experience (engineering, maintenance, project management, plant operations).
• Demonstrated technical understanding of power distribution systems and Arc Flash compliance within a manufacturing or production facility.
• Effective interpersonal skills, motivation, and commitment to lead and direct others to deliver results
• Experience solving problems with electrical circuits and instrumentation.
• Experience with designing, implementing, and troubleshooting automated systems.
• Proficiency with schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Understanding of robotic systems and experience with programming and integrating industrial robots.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Engineering or operations experience with consumer-packaged goods packaging equipment and systems is preferred

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of PLC and controls products (e.g. ControlLogix, InTouch HMI, PanelView, Factory Talk, Asset Centre, VFDs), industrial controls networks (e.g. Ethernet IP), and process instrumentation.
• Strong working knowledge of OT (Operational Technology) systems and hardware and data collection systems
• Ability to develop, read, and interpret PIDs and electrical drawings is preferred.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and methodologies in a rapidly evolving field.
• Working knowledge of industrial power and lighting applications, electrical safety, and power distribution.
• Knowledge of various Industrial and Electrical standards such as NEC, NFPA, OSHA, ANSI, etc.
• Experience with flow, pressure, temperature, level, pH, and other process instrumentation installation, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement & 5S Methodology.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written and listening). Ability to adjust communication style to multiple audiences, facilitate group coaching, and information sharing ability to positively confront and effectively deal with noncompliance through effective soft skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and ability to empower people, specifically mentoring and coaching individuals in identifying short- and long-term development needs and providing appropriate support.
• Ability to build personal relationships based on trust, mutual respect and open communication.
• Sound problem solving skills and disciplined approach to making decisions and implement improvements for efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
• Experience with diagnosing and resolving complex control system issues.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 including Excel, Word, Power Point, Share Point

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