Controls Engineer

Avantor; Carpinteria (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a highly capable Controls Engineer to design, build, install, and support control systems at our Carpinteria, CA facility. You will work with R&D, Manufacturing, and Reliability teams, traveling as needed to other sites.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and 1–3 years of experience with PLC/HMI programming, electrical diagrams, and CAD tools. Strong safety focus and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• PLC and HMI programming experience.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70/70E, NEC, etc.
• Understanding of electrical diagrams/schematics.
• Electrical troubleshooting using multimeters/oscilloscopes.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics and PLC/HMI code for equipment upgrades.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for builds and installations.
• Plan projects to balance timelines and downtime.
• Create/modify technical drawings; write maintenance and operating docs.
• Assist with troubleshooting and field support.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

NFPA 70/70E

Electrical diagrams

1-3 years experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

CAD (DraftSight/SolidWorks)

Job description

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.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

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Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is $69,000.00 - $110,975.00. Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

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