Hands-On Process Automation & PLC Controls Engineer

Transcendia, Inc.

Richmond (IN)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Transcendia, Inc. seeks a Subject Matter Expert in process automation and control technology to lead PLC programming and hardware upgrades, enhancing safety, reliability and efficiency across manufacturing processes.

You will work hands-on with automation systems, develop new control strategies, analyze loop performance, and collaborate with production, maintenance and engineering teams to design and implement improvements.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
3–5 years proven experience in production/industrial engineering.
Exposure to Lean Six Sigma and 5S is a plus.
Ability to effectively lead and direct employees.
Detail-oriented and time-efficient with strong follow-up skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

Gain a hands-on understanding of manufacturing processes.
Monitor alarm quantities and reduce nuisance alarms; improve communications of issues.
Respond to plant needs regarding process automation software/hardware updates.
Maintain and improve PLC control system performance; implement control functions.
Analyze control loop performance and optimize control strategies.
Troubleshoot instrumentation and control problems; maintain drawings and docs.
Collaborate with production, maintenance and engineering on new control strategies.
Produce routine and special reports on plans and targets.
Design new equipment automation needs including code and hardware.
Respond to after-hours emergency repair calls as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.