Regional Controls Engineer

Symrise; Hodges (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise is seeking an experienced Industrial Automation Engineer to support production controls, PLC and SCADA systems, and facility networks. You will work with IT, maintenance, and engineering to ensure reliable plant operations and data collection across facilities.

You will train teams, document changes, and coordinate with OEMs/consultants on system improvements, with emphasis on electrical schematics and control hardware for new and legacy equipment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Industrial Automation, or other technical degree preferred; 6 years of applicable experience as an Industrial Electrician and Instrumentation may be accepted in lieu of education.
• 5+ years working in maintenance/engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years installing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs (AB preferred) and SCADA systems (AVEVA InTouch/System Platform preferred).
• Six Sigma experience is highly valued.
• Electrical engineering background; IT experience and drawing/drafting skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist local resources in troubleshooting production problems and maintain equipment.
• Validate and keep current PLCs and SCADA systems for all facilities.
• Maintain Facility Controls Network (hardware and software) in coordination with IT.
• Train Maintenance and Operator Technician teams on plant control systems.
• Support and configure historical and real-time data systems (Aveva, Wonderware).
• Collaborate with OEMs/consultants to solve system-related problems.
• Document changes to software and hardware (P&ID, electrical prints).
• Assist in specifying control for new equipment and wire/control panel construction.
• Develop documentation to support control applications in manufacturing.
• Work with maintenance and engineering on engineering projects; manage 3rd parties if needed.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Six Sigma

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Electrical drawings

Education

Engineering degree or technical degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

AB FactoryTalk View

DeviceNet

AVEVA/InTouch System Platform

AutoCAD

Job description

About Us

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of € 3.8 billion in the 2021 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

Symrise – always inspiring more…

Your Role

• Assist local resources in troubleshooting of production problems on a timely basis until successful resolution including major and minor maintenance of automated and non-automated equipment.
• Validate and keep current the Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems for all Facilities.
• Work in conjunction with IT to maintain the Facility Controls Network (hardware and software)
• Work closely with Maintenance and Operator Technician teams to assure that they are properly trained in the use of the plant control systems.
• Support, manage and configure existing historical and real time control data collection systems i.e., Aveva, Wonderware
• Work with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Consultants to solve system related problems.
• Document changes made to software and hardware (electrical and Process & Instrumentation prints)
• Assist Maintenance and Engineering in specifying control type and configuration for all new equipment used throughout the facilities.
• Assist in the construction and wiring of new and existing control panels.
• Analyze and recommend improvements to manufacturing processes, which can utilize automation techniques.
• Assist in the development of required documentation to support control applications used in manufacturing processes.
• Work with maintenance support personnel in implementing and maintaining engineering projects.Work with Engineering to design controls for new and legacy equipment
• If any the work above is not performed by this role itself, then this role will be responsible for managing 3rd parties to perform this work.

About You

• Degree in Engineering, Industrial Automation, or other technical degree preferred; 6 years of applicable experience as an Industrial Electrician and Instrumentation may be accepted in lieu of education.
• 5 years or more working in maintenance and/or engineering in a manufacturing environment
• 3 years or more installing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs (AB most preferred) and SCADA systems (AVEVA InTouch/System Platform most preferred)
• Six Sigma experience is highly valued and would be extremely beneficial in this role
• Experience troubleshooting electrical circuits and devices in control panels; installing and programming VFDs and other Motor Control related devices; programming/troubleshooting with Allen Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, SLC, and MicroLogix PLCs; experience working with/troubleshooting AB FactoryTalk View and DeviceNet
• Advanced knowledge in reading and troubleshooting wiring schematics
• Journeyman/Master Electrician a plus
• Ability to create electrical drawings a plus
• Familiarity with and ability to conform to UL 508 and UL 580a standards
• Experience with Ethernet and Ethernet/IP networks a plus
• AutoCAD experience a plus
• Electrical engineering background; IT experience and drawing/drafting skills are highly beneficial.

Our Offer

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in the focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.