Controls Systems Engineer

Eastman Kodak Company; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturer is seeking a skilled Control System Engineer to join their Rochester, NY team. This role involves providing technical support for manufacturing instrumentation and process control systems, collaborating with teams for continuous improvement, and leading upgrades for existing control systems. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in electrical engineering and have strong knowledge of Rockwell Automation systems. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or Electro-Mechanical Technology (Mechatronics).
• Knowledge of Rockwell Automation PLC's and Process Control DCS.
• Strong communication skills to interact across teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for manufacturing instrumentation and process control systems.
• Collaborate with operations, process engineers, and maintenance.
• Support for control systems life cycle, development, and maintenance.
• Assist with upgrade projects for control systems.
• Implement improvements using Six Sigma methodology.

Skills

Knowledge of Rockwell Automation PLC's and Process Control DCS

Communication skills

Knowledge of Rockwell VFD’s

Ability to work independently

Team leadership abilities

Ability to configure and troubleshoot control systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or Electro-Mechanical Technology

Job description

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Eastman Kodak Company is looking for a Control System Engineer to join our team in Rochester, NY. We are seeking an individual with the background to be successful supporting our batch Emulsion and Film Sensitizing Machine Manufacturing Operations located within Eastman Business Park in Rochester, NY.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of manufacturing instrumentation and process control systems.
• Work closely with operations, process engineers, and maintenance to understand the business and user needs and priorities.
• Provide full life cycle support of control systems in our film sensitizing area, including developing requirements, programming support, commissioning, and ongoing hardware and software maintenance, from the control room to the field instrumentation.
• Support upgrade projects for existing Rockwell Automation PLC based control systems, Emerson Ovation DCS and Reliance Automax Machine Coordinated Drive Control Systems including identifying system hardware and software architecture improvement opportunities.
• Provide hardware and integration support for Ethernet based control systems in the plant IT environment.
• Work with maintenance to develop data driven reliability improvement opportunities, as well as troubleshoot system hardware, resolve software malfunctions and assist in system improvements and software upgrades.
• Implement improvements in systems capabilities that will increase the ability to meet customer requirements, including safe and reliable operations, and improve business competitiveness, using Six Sigma methodology as applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or Electro-Mechanical Technology (Mechatronics)
• Knowledge and understanding of Rockwell Automation PLC's and Process Control DCS
• Communication skills: ability to interact with operator/mechanics/process engineers/staff/management
• Knowledge of Rockwell VFD’s, their application and configuration
• Ability to complete work independently and through influence
• Ability to lead and participate on teams, including outside contractors
• Ability to configuring, documenting and troubleshooting control systems

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing

Industries

• Chemical Manufacturing