Lead Controls Engineer

Veolia | Water Tech; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 112,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan with match

Job summary

Veolia Group is seeking an experienced controls engineer to support the production of filters and membranes at the Minnetonka, MN plant. The role focuses on PLC programming, system integration, and improving control systems for water purification membranes.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in controls, with knowledge of Allen Bradley, Rockwell, RSLogix/Studio, and networking; will interface with operations, engineering, and maintenance to meet EHS and production goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems & Controls Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience with controls system integration hardware and software including Allen Bradley control systems, Rockwell Factory Talk Studio ME/SE, RSLogix 5000 or Studio 5000, RSLinx, and Cisco.
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory electrical codes and ability to read electrical schematics.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience with PLC and controls programming.

Responsibilities

• Perform continuous improvement of controls systems including integrating systems, PLC programming, PLC networking, and HMI configuration.
• Support daily manufacturing technical and process needs; assist operations, engineering, and maintenance with equipment problems and system upgrades.
• Lead cross-functional teams to meet EHS, production, quality, and cost goals within schedule and budget.
• Apply lean manufacturing, six sigma methods, ergonomic designs, ISO 9000 principles to solve engineering issues.
• Interface with vendors and internal contacts to convey technical and EHS perspectives.
• Perform I/O checks and instrument scaling for new equipment installations.
• Review and modify mechanical/electrical drawings and process documentation; provide concept drawings and equipment layouts.
• Ensure engineering designs and data are complete and well documented for future reference.

Skills

10+ years experience

Electrical schematics reading

PLC and Controls programming

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial/Systems & Controls Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley control systems

Rockwell FactoryTalk ME/SE

RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000

RSLinx

Cisco networking

AutoCAD

RSView32/RSNetWorx

Job description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

Veolia is currently searching for an experienced controls engineer to support the production of filters and membranes at our Minnetonka, MN plant. The production of water purification membranes is a growing business which addresses the ever-increasing need for clean water. We are looking for a highly motivated and technically strong controls engineer to support our manufacturing facility. Come be a part of this exciting and growing technology!

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform continuous improvement of controls systems including integrating systems, PLC programming, PLC level networking, and HMI configuration.
• Support daily manufacturing technical and process needs. Assist operations, engineering, and maintenance with equipment problems, troubleshooting, and system upgrades including off hour support.
• Dynamically lead and effectively interface with manufacturing, sales, marketing, and other support teams to complete projects to meet EHS (environmental, health, and safety), production, quality, cost savings, and new product development goals within schedule and budget.
• Utilize lean manufacturing, six sigma methods, ergonomic designs, ISO 9000 principles, and other engineering problem solving tools to resolve challenges and technical issues.
• Interface with vendors and internal contacts in an effective manner to ensure that the technical and EHS perspective is properly conveyed.
• Performs I/O checks and instrument scaling for new equipment installations.
• Review, recommend, and implement changes to mechanical/electrical drawings and process documentation. Provide concept drawings, building layout, and equipment drawings if applicable.
• Assure that all engineering designs and technical data are complete and accurately documented to provide an accurate technical/historical base for future reference and to meet customer/end user requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems & Controls Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience with controls system integration hardware and software, including Allen Bradley control systems, Rockwell Factory Talk Studio ME and SE, RSLogix 5000 or Studio 5000, RSLinx, and Cisco
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience
• Demonstrated knowledge, technical electrical training, and application of regulatory electrical codes
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Demonstrated project management
• Demonstrated Experience with using PLC and Controls programming

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AUTOCAD
• Previous experience with electrical drawing creation
• MES and SCADA system knowledge
• Previous experience with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing
• Rockwell Software: RSView32, RSNetwoks
• Experience with water filtration products
• Communication protocols: Profibus, Ethernet, ContolNet, DeviceNet, and OPC Server.
• Knowledge and experience in writing work instructions per ISO 9000 requirements
• Experience leading the large capital projects or plant start-ups
• Experience with web handling equipment

Additional Information

We realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

• Compensation - The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $112,000 - $134,000
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity.

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.