Controls Engineer-3rd Shift

Red Gold Careers-Direct Hire Opportunities Available; Genf; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Gold Careers-Direct Hire Opportunities Available is seeking an Electrical/Controls Engineer in Geneva. You will analyze, troubleshoot and resolve control problems, while coaching technicians on preventative maintenance and system upgrades.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering (bachelor's preferred) and hands-on experience with AutoCAD, RSLogix 500/5000, RSNetworx, RSLinx and RSView. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical/control systems and PLCs.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and PLC software.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, assists and resolves work problems; may involve production/maintenance staff.
• Troubleshoots and corrects production equipment control problems to maximize productivity and quality.
• Diagnoses causes of electrical/mechanical malfunctions and trains staff on maintenance.
• Tests and inspects machines to eliminate production problems.
• Provides equipment support using understanding of control systems and components.
• Maintains control system schematics and documentation to current revisions.
• Ensures timely maintenance and repair of PLC, HMI, and related hardware.

Skills

Communication skills

Mechanical skills

Prioritization

Multi-tasking

Decision making

Teamwork

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

RSLogix 500

RSLogix 5000

RSNetworx

RSLinx

RSView

Job description

• Analyzes, assists and resolves work problems; may also include working with production and maintenance personnel


• Troubleshoots and corrects production equipment control problems so as to enable maximum productivity, product recovery and quality


• Diagnoses cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and will teach/train electricians and technicians to perform preventative and corrective maintenance


• Tests and inspects machines and equipment in manufacturing departments to eliminate production problems


• Provides production equipment support utilizing knowledge and understanding of the equipment control systems, programming, processes and components being utilized


• Diagnoses and resolves production equipment issues where control system components and/or programming may be a contributing factor


• Diagnoses and resolves control system performance and/or maintenance issues


• Maintains electrical and control system schematics and programming documentation such as to ensure that all electronic and hard copy versions are at current revision


• Maintains all plant floor and library copies of all control system schematics, documentation, process and motion controller programs, PLC and HMI programs and all other such equipment control related files and documentation


• Assures that all equipment control systems have current electrical and control system documentation in place


• Assures timely maintenance and repair of PLC, HMI, Process and Motion Control and all other control system and automation control hardware

Planning/Preparation/Implementation/Safety

• Plans, directs, and records periodic electrical testing and recommends or initiates modification or replacement of equipment which fails to meet acceptable operating standards


• Participates in the planning, engineering, and implementation phases of new equipment installation projects


• Participates and may be directly responsible for the planning, engineering and implementation of equipment modification projects


• Assists with development and implementation of standards for electrical and controls components for use within the facility and with suppliers


• Maintains maximum personal knowledge on all relevant controls related hardware and software.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 4 year degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; or 2 year degree with 5 years additional experience


• 3-5 years of progressive experience in the area of controls, with knowledge of PLC’s and automation applications


• Computer proficient in Microsoft Windows, Project and Office


• Experienced and proficient with AutoCAD, RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, RSNetworx, RSLinx and RSView

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Proven Mechanical skills


• Must be able to prioritize


• Multi-task Oriented


• Ability to make decisions quickly with little direction


• Cooperation


• Order


• Striving

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct: None

Indirect: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Sitting- to complete a task at lower levels


• Standing- to complete most all tasks


• Climbing- to get to parts department, when using ladder, on equipment


• Reaching- to perform activities, to get tools out of toolbox


• Kneeling- to perform work activities at low levels


• Crawling- to perform work activities under equipment


• Bending/stooping- to pick up tools or parts, to perform work tasks at lower levels or inside a machine


• Twisting- to perform work activities


• Pinch- to use tools, to manipulate wires


• Grasping/handling- using tools, manipulating parts


• Must be able to walk or stand on concrete floors, and climb ladders without difficulty or pain


• Must be able to use hands and fingers to work on projects with crews

JOB COMPETENCIES

• Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust


• Attitude and Commitment


• Diversity


• Customer Service


• Company Engagement


• Quality


• Problem Solving


• Initiative


• Analytical Thinking


• Teamwork

Other

Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and pre requisite program requirements.

Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

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