Senior Controls Engineer – Middletown, OH

WEIDMANN Medical Technology AG; Rapperswil-Jona; On-site; CHF 91,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with health savings

401k plan with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Clothing allowance

Computer loan

Job summary

WEIDMANN Medical Technology AG seeks a seasoned Process Controls Engineer to design, program, implement and optimize automated control systems for our 24/7 manufacturing facility. You will serve as the technical expert for DCS/SCADA, PLCs, HMIs and instrumentation, supporting lifecycle projects from planning through start-up.

Responsibilities include leading automation projects, troubleshooting complex issues, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and mentoring junior controls engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Automation/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in industrial automation, process controls or manufacturing systems.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and managing projects.
• Strong programming and engineering proficiency in DCS/SCADA/HMI systems.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot PLC, DCS, HMI, SCADA, drives and networks.
• Lead automation projects from planning through installation and startup.
• Provide on-call technical support and collaborate with Operations and Maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, electrical, environmental, cybersecurity standards.
• Mentor and coordinate Controls Engineers and Technicians across teams.

Skills

Industrial automation

Process controls

Project management

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

On-call support

Electrical networks

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Automation/Industrial Engineering

Tools

ABB DCS

Siemens

Allen-Bradley

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networking

Instrumentation

Job description

Unternehmensführung

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment

Allow us to introduce ourselves…

• We are a globally active family company whose sustainable and responsible actions contribute to improved living standards. We are an attractive employer with a value-oriented corporate culture based on trust, appreciation and continuous improvement
• has been at the heart of the global transformer industry for over 140 years. With deep rooted knowledge in the design, development and operation of transformers, Weidmann is a leading integrated solutions provider for specialized product and services in the energy sector
• The Process Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, programming, implementation, optimization, and lifecycle support of industrial control systems and instrumentation of Distributed Control Systems for the facility’s continuous board manufacturing equipment. instrumentation of Distributed Control Systems and automated machinery in our Middletown, Ohio facility. This position serves as the technical expert for control systems supporting board machine and other continuous process equipment directly involved in manufacturing

How you’ll make an impact…

• Manage and support plant control systems: Design, maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot PLC, DCS, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation, drives, motors, and industrial networks supporting 24/7 manufacturing operations
• Lead automation projects and improvements: Manage control system upgrades, machine automation, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives from planning and installation through commissioning and startup
• Provide technical troubleshooting and production support: Serve as the site technical expert for complex automation issues, provide on-call support when needed, and work with Operations and Maintenance to resolve equipment and process problems
• Ensure compliance, safety, and documentation: Maintain control systems and projects in compliance with OSHA, electrical, environmental, cybersecurity, and company standards while developing engineering standards, programming documentation, and work instructions
• Lead teams and collaborate across the organization: Direct and develop Controls Engineers and Technicians, coordinate daily work and resources, oversee contractors, and collaborate with local and global engineering teams to improve safety, quality, reliability, and productivity

What do you bring…

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Automation, Industrial Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related technical field required
• 10+ years of experience in industrial automation, process controls, or manufacturing systems; paper manufacturing experience preferred. 8+ years leading and providing technical training and mentoring skills
• Proven experience managing and leading technical teams, with strong capabilities in project management and resource planning
• Extensive programming and engineering proficiency in ABB DCS, Siemens, Allen Bradley, HMI/SCADA systems, industrial networking, and instrumentation
• Demonstrated project management skills including new equipment install, start-up to commissioning; capital projects and automation/continuous improvement projects. Project Management certification a plus
• Excellent communication, analytical problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects while supporting a 24/7 manufacturing environment

What do we offer?

• Medical insurance with an accompanying health savings account, vision and dental insurance, PTO starting your FIRST day
• 401k plan with company match, Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance, STD and LTD
• Employee assistance program
• Additional company programs include: Wellness, clothing allowance, computer loan, and tuition reimbursement

An award-winning atmosphere! Weidmann was named Best Employer of Champaign County

• At Weidmann we are committed to equal opportunities and growth for all talents. We are convinced that a diverse and inclusive work environment increases mutual understanding and innovation of our business
• We’ve been at the heart of the global transformer industry for over 140 years
• With deep rooted knowledge in the design, development and operation of transformers, Weidmann is a leading integrated solutions provider for specialized product and services in the energy sector

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