PLC Control Systems Engineer

Brightpath Associates LLC

Conway (SC)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401k (match after 12 months)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Controls Systems Engineer in Conway, SC. This full-time position involves ensuring safety, supervising programming functions, and developing training modules. Ideal candidates will have a BS in Electrical or Process Engineering, proficiency in PLC programming, and experience with ITAR and EAR compliance. Full-time benefits include medical and 401k.

Qualifications

Experience in ladder logic programming related to process automation and control.
Must comply with ITAR and/or EAR regulations.
Experience reading and red-lining P&ID drawings.

Responsibilities

Ensure safety by following all practices and procedures.
Supervise process control programming functions.
Develop training modules for maintenance.

Skills

PLC programming language proficiency

HMI programming and configuration

Knowledge of Oracle Databases

Understanding of electrical engineering practices

Ability to analyze technical data

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Process Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are currently hiring a Controls Systems Engineer to join our busy 24/7 amorphous metal manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities

Committed to ensuring the safety of self and others through the following of all safety practices and procedures.
Provides expertise and supervises process control programming function.
Performs maintenance on existing systems as assigned such as software backups.
Tests and performs validity checks on program logic.
Prepares documentation of developed programs according to accepted standards.
Participates in determining hardware and software requirements for continued effective operation.
Develops new business proposals.
Ability to write and execute capital projects, working with contractors and maintenance to achieve desired result from a project standpoint as well as a productivity standpoint.
Panel design and layout, bill of materials, and wiring schematic capabilities are expected with this position.
Develops computer programs to assist in troubleshooting and calibrating process automation hardware.
Develop training modules to assist maintenance in troubleshooting process equipment.

Key Success Factors

Analyze current systems and develop strategy for future growth.
Implement control system improvement to realize plant capacity productivity gains.
Work closely with IT to populate / create databases necessary for improved process capability and understanding.
Increase plant availability.

Attributes/Skills Required/Sought

Proficiency in PLC programming language (Allen-Bradley and GE Fanuc preferred).
HMI programming and configuration of Wonderware and Rockwell Software.
Good knowledge and application of Oracle Databases.
Working knowledge of industrial instrumentation, process control theory and computer systems.
Ability to analyze technical process related data.
Working knowledge of motors, drives and various field devices a plus.
Firm understanding of electrical engineering practices.
The candidate must have experience reading and red-lining P&ID drawings.
Must be able to work most of the time in a warm/hot plant environment.
Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 100 lbs as/when needed.
Must be able to kneel, crawl, bend, and crouch to perform work tasks.
Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.

Experience/Education Required/Sought

BS degree in Electrical Engineering, or Process Engineering.
Ladder logic programming experience related to process automation and control.
This position requires compliance with ITAR and/or EAR and will require candidates to provide proof during the candidate screening process.

Itar/EAR compliance: This position requires compliance with ITAR and/or EAR requirements. As a potential candidate for this position, you must be a “U.S. Person” (as defined under 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 and 15 C.F.R. § 772.1). The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are the primary export control regulations in the United States. The successful candidate will be required to show proof substantiating their status as a U.S. Person (US Citizen or US Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder).

Full Time Benefits Start on Day 1 and include: