Industrial Process Automation Engineer (PLC & Controls)

Transcendia,-Inc.; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Transcendia in Richmond, IN is seeking an Electrical Engineer to serve as the subject matter expert in process automation and control technology. You will write PLC code for processes and upgrade hardware for safety and efficiency.

You will collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering to develop new control strategies, monitor alarms, perform loop analysis, and document all changes. Strong problem solving, leadership, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Three to five years proven experience in production/industrial engineering.
• Lean Six Sigma and 5S exposure is a plus.
• Ability to effectively lead and direct employees.
• Detail-oriented, results driven, and uses time efficiently.
• Must have organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to work as team member or independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Gain a hands-on understanding of the manufacturing processes.
• Monitor alarm quantities and reduce nuisance alarms while improving communication of real process issues.
• Respond to plant needs with process automation software/hardware updates.
• Provide technical expertise to maintain and improve PLC control systems.
• Conduct control loop performance analysis, optimization, and documentation.
• Support troubleshooting of instrumentation/control problems and maintain drawings.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance and engineering on new control strategies.
• Prepare routine and special reports for plans, targets, and non-typical events.
• Design new equipment automation including code and hardware components.
• Respond to after-hour emergency repair/support calls as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Transcendia in Richmond, IN is seeking an Electrical Engineer to serve as the subject matter expert in process automation and control technology. You will write PLC code for processes and upgrade hardware for safety and efficiency.

You will collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering to develop new control strategies, monitor alarms, perform loop analysis, and document all changes. Strong problem solving, leadership, and communication skills are essential.