Controls Engineer

Hexcel Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel Corporation in Salt Lake City, UT seeks a Controls Engineer to manage automated control systems and drive plant improvements. The role focuses on electrical documentation, device programming, and supporting automation projects at the Salt Lake City site.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field, 5+ years in controls engineering, and experience with Rockwell, Wonderware, Siemens, and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or an Associate's degree in Automation and Controls with relevant experience.
• 5+ years' experience in controls engineering and process automation.
• Experience with Rockwell, Wonderware, Siemens, and AutoCAD; familiarity with SCADA software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in selecting, installing, and programming automated control systems for SLC assets.
• Safeguard the integrity of SLC programs and mitigate unauthorized modifications.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of SPC and alarm management to enhance process control in manufacturing.
• Ensure accurate electrical documentation for troubleshooting and maintenance of SLC assets.
• Assist in troubleshooting electrical and control systems.
• Lead RCCA program for Electrical/Control System failures and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on Continuous Improvement and upgrades to existing SLC assets.
• Manage compliance program for asset calibrations.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate's degree in Automation and Controls

Tools

Rockwell

Wonderware

Siemens

AutoCAD

Job description

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and additive manufactured parts. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the "strength within."

Hexcel is currently seeking a Controls Engineer for our Salt Lake City, UT, USA location. The Controls Engineer will be responsible for managing automated control systems, including equipment and logic, site and machine electrical documentation, site electrical distribution, and supporting automation projects at the Salt Lake City site.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in selecting, installing, and programming automated control systems (e.g., Rockwell, Wonderware, Siemens, etc.) for SLC assets.
• Safeguard the integrity of SLC programs and mitigate unauthorized modifications.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and alarm management to enhance process control in manufacturing operations.
• Ensure accurate and accessible electrical documentation for efficient troubleshooting and maintenance of SLC assets.
• Assist in troubleshooting of electrical and control systems.
• Participate in PHA's for PSM critical processes and provide expertise on established Control Systems.
• Lead RCCA program for Electrical/Control System failures and provide corrective actions for overall equipment effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on Continuous Improvement and upgrades to existing SLC assets, including Capital Projects.
• Manage compliance program for asset calibrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field or Associate's degree in Automation and Controls with relevant experience.
• 5+ years' experience in controls engineering, process automation required.
• Strong knowledge of automated control systems, such as Rockwell, Wonderware, and Siemens.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Proficient in electrical documentation and troubleshooting techniques and familiarity with machine networking and communication protocols.
• Lean and Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Experience with SCADA (Ignition) software preferred.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills and strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience incorporating machine data, operational data, and vendor data to drive continuous improvement preferred.
• Ability to lead projects and train others.

Eligible candidates must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.