Senior Controls Engineer

firstquality; McElhattan (Clinton County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

First Quality is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer in McElhattan, PA. You will design, implement, and upgrade advanced control systems on production equipment, mentor engineers, and drive performance improvements. Your role links plant results to electrical, software and automation strategies.

You will collaborate with Maintenance, Process Engineering, and Operations to deliver reliable automation and data collection solutions across multiple lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electro-Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics or related field.
• Minimum 8 years' experience with industrial controls systems.
• Advanced knowledge of PLC hardware/software (Rockwell, Siemens), servo control, and HMI.
• Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems as applicable to controls.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and upgrade complex controls systems and software on production equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, OEMs, vendors, and contractors on controls solutions.
• Lead small capital projects and mentor junior Controls Engineers and Technicians.
• Develop and verify electrical designs for DCS/PLC/HMI, sensors, and data collection.
• Troubleshoot high-level electrical/mechanical/process problems and drive improvements.

Skills

Industrial controls experience

PLC programming (Rockwell/Siemens)

HMI programming

Servo control

Electrical theory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electro-Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Controls Engineer

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.

Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you'll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.

We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer for Nutek Disposables located in McElhattan, PA. This position will be responsible for designing, implementing, and upgrading complex controls systems and software programming on production equipment and associated machinery. Provides mentorship and assists Controls Engineers and Technicians in solving complex problems. Will have a direct link to plant performance results through machine improvements and engineering-based upkeep.

Primary responsibilities include:

General Responsibilities

Collaborates with internal Engineering Teams, Maintenance and Production personnel, OEMs, vendors, and contractors to design, install, commission, and start up new equipment and process controls. This includes electrical and controls component selection and approval, electrical design approval, software assessments & modifications, machine acceptance testing and problem identification and resolution.

Responsible for specifying and/or designing DCS's, PLC's, HMI's, servo systems, motors, drives, sensors, vision sensors, and data collection systems based on the FQ controls standards criteria. Evaluates electrical equipment from multiple sources and recommends the best solution for use.

Assesses, designs, and makes complex program modifications in DCS's, PLC logic, HMI programs and servo controller logic to improve individual equipment and overall system performance.

Performs high level troubleshooting, in-depth critical thinking, and utilizes all internal & external resources to solve any electrical, mechanical, or process problem. Leads & assists others in troubleshooting equipment, controls components and control programs.

Works with internal MES team to develop and maintain machine data collection within the business.

Ability to lead small capital projects.

Expected to keep abreast of new controls technologies, industry trends, health and safety regulations and standards that affect current operations.

Proactively identifies opportunities to increase production operation performance. Initiates, leads, and oversees improvement projects through completion.

Provides technical and operation training to Controls team, Production, Warehouse, and other personnel as needed. Shares knowledge and techniques with team members and coordinates the training of personnel to enhance troubleshooting skills.

Demonstrates a sense of urgency with peers and operations personnel to maintain focused actions.

Drives a zero-loss time mentality with team through continuous improvement practices. Keeping safety as the priority when making decisions.

Provide direction and assistance as necessary for off shift/afterhours support.

Communication/Collaboration Responsibilities

Collaborates with Maintenance, Process Engineering, Project Engineering, and Operations to define design requirements, design improvements, and install machinery and upgrades.

Verifies communication of machine and process changes to all affected team members.

Support team with all key initiatives, special projects and provides exceptional customer service.

Participates, facilitates, and leads communication in group settings and/or meetings.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree in the following degrees or related degrees: Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering.
• Can create and modify schematic drawings using AutoCAD software.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience with Industrial Controls Systems. Advanced knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation.
• Advanced knowledge of PLC based hardware and software (Rockwell and Siemens), Servo Control, and HMI.
• Knowledge of Mechanical, Pneumatic, and Hyd