Onsite Controls Engineer: PLC/HMI Design & Upgrades

Avantor, Inc.; Carpinteria (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, build, install, and support control systems for NuSil's needs. You will collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Reliability & Maintenance, and Process Engineering.

This is a full-time on-site role based in Carpinteria, CA with occasional travel to Bakersfield, CA and Irving, TX (5-10%). You will design electrical schematics, PLC/HMI code, document maintenance procedures, and help ensure safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline required; advanced degrees desirable.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• PLC and HMI Programming experience.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70/70E standards, NEC, etc.
• Understanding of electrical diagrams/schematics.
• Electrical troubleshooting using multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Knowledge of 1- and 3-phase AC circuit design & principles, DC circuit design & principles.
• PE license, PMP certificate, or other relevant certifications desirable.
• Proficiency of LabView and other data acquisition and process programs desirable.
• 2D & 3D CAD (DraftSight/Solidworks)

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics, physical enclosure layouts, conduit runs, and PLC/HMI code for new or upgraded equipment.
• Designs equipment for regular use in support of NuSil's production needs including electrical, instrumentation, and controls design.
• Coordinates and works with third-party vendors and contractors for equipment builds and installations.
• Plan projects to minimize disruption to Manufacturing schedules.
• Write technical documents for maintenance, operating instructions, capital proposals, etc.
• Create or modify technical drawings/models with CAD to document equipment and systems.
• Assist engineers to fabricate necessary parts for NuSil equipment.
• Source and order necessary parts, raw materials, and tools.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment with Reliability & Maintenance staff.
• Assist other personnel with troubleshooting electrical and control system problems.

Skills

PLC & HMI

Electrical schematics

Electrical troubleshooting

AC circuit design

LabView

CAD (2D/3D)

Safety standards NFPA/NEC

Project management basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

DraftSight

SolidWorks

Job description

Avantor is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, build, install, and support control systems for NuSil's needs. You will collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Reliability & Maintenance, and Process Engineering.

This is a full-time on-site role based in Carpinteria, CA with occasional travel to Bakersfield, CA and Irving, TX (5-10%). You will design electrical schematics, PLC/HMI code, document maintenance procedures, and help ensure safety and compliance.