Engineer III, Controls

ICU Medical; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ICU Medical in Southington, CT seeks an Engineer III, Controls to lead automation and controls improvements in manufacturing. You will evaluate existing control systems, design upgrades, and support validation and start-up of new equipment.

The role involves hands-on troubleshooting, developing P&IDs and wiring diagrams, and programming PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and robot controllers, while collaborating with maintenance and QA to ensure compliant production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience required.
• Ability to independently make decisions impacting project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME for equipment and machine control systems; lead troubleshooting.
• Analyze problems; identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Create/update P&IDs, wiring schematics, and I/O drawings for controls systems.
• Provide scope, FAT/SAT/start-up and validation support for equipment and controls.
• Develop and troubleshoot AC/DC drives, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and robot controllers.
• Support long-range replacement and short-range continuous improvement plans; lifecycle management.
• Ensure cGMP compliance and assist training of staff.

Skills

Automation

Controls

PLC programming

Rockwell

HMI/SCADA

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Position Summary

The Engineer III, Controls will provide technical leadership for the evaluation and implementation of automation and controls improvements toenhance the efficiency, quality, compliance, and safety of manufacturing operations. Evaluate existing process controls and suggest and evaluate controls improvements. Work closely with maintenance. Provide technical support to large projects, including automation design, implementation, and validation.Support manufacturing process improvements through adherence to established design control processes, good engineering and documentation practices. The key responsibility of this position is to support and sustain production.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise (SME) for assigned equipment and machine control systems. Participate in and lead equipment troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Complete independent analysis and develop solutions to problems. Identify and evaluate opportunities for process equipment, machine control, network/server improvements and cost savings. Use creative approaches in solving complex problems.
• Create and update P&IDs, wiring schematics and I/O drawings for the controls systems.
• Provide project scope, design, FAT, SAT, start-up, commissioning, and support validation for equipment and control systems. Perform developmental and/or test work that relies heavily on a comprehensive knowledge of theory and design.
• Provide engineering, controls design and programming including development, modifying and troubleshooting of AC/DC Drives, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, Vision Systems and Robot Controllers. Initiate and manage projects with adherence to program management guidelines.
• Provide technical input to help develop long range replacement and shorter-range continuous improvement project and system lifecycle management plans. Use methodical approach for root cause analysis and propose robust technical solutions.
• Improve performance of manufacturing systems, e.g.: OEE improvement (quality, performance, and uptime), maintenance needs, MUV and scrap reduction.
• Work on problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Largely self-directed after work is assigned; solicit input from senior level engineers. Work with Quality Engineers on qualification activities for new or modified processes and equipment.
• Maintain a state of cGMP Compliance in all areas.May supervise others during project-specific activities. Train new employees on use of HMIs, equipment, system and equipment documentation, and department procedures. May provide input on performance evaluations to area manager.
• Deliver communications tailored to the needs of the receiver (managers, peers, customers) with appropriate frequency to maximize its utility and promote cross-functional collaboration.
• Bring substantive conflicts and disagreements into the open and attempt to resolve them collaboratively; build consensus.
• Work on special projects as they arise.

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of automation, plastic injection molding, part assembly, fixturing, testing, and process control techniques
• Advanced competency in domain. Familiar with other areas of domain expertise within the team.
• Requires the ability to independently make decisions that impact the attainment of project objectives. Ability to make significant decisions directly impacting the success of one or more projects, or adjacent workgroups/functions.
• Programming skills:Rockwell, Factory Talk, Allen Bradley.
• Solid understanding of equipment strategy and ability to recommend solutions to critical issues.

Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience required.

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment
• Work is performed in a clean room environment.
• Must be able to occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs.
• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time.