Controls Engineer

Hexcel; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel is seeking a Controls Engineer for its Salt Lake City, UT site. The role involves managing automated control systems and supporting various automation projects. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, and possess over 5 years of experience in controls engineering.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with teams for Continuous Improvement and ensuring accurate electrical documentation. Strong knowledge of automated control systems and proficiency in AutoCAD is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in controls engineering and process automation.
• Strong understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Familiarity with machine networking and communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage automated control systems including electrical documentation.
• Lead the troubleshooting of electrical and control systems.
• Collaborate on Continuous Improvement projects.

Skills

Automated control systems knowledge (Rockwell, Wonderware, Siemens)

Electrical documentation proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Experience with SCADA (Ignition)

Lean and Six Sigma certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

About Hexcel

Hexcel is the industry leader in manufacturing advanced composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and additive manufactured parts. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at our Salt Lake City, UT site.

Job Summary

The Controls Engineer will manage automated control systems, including equipment and logic, site and machine electrical documentation, site electrical distribution, and support automation projects at the Salt Lake City site.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in selecting, installing, and programming automated control systems (e.g., Rockwell, Wonderware, Siemens) 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 an Associate’s degree in Automation and Controls with relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in controls engineering, process automation.
• Strong knowledge of automated control systems such as Rockwell, Wonderware, and Siemens.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Proficiency 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.

Eligibility

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.