Senior Controls Engineer

Sepragen Corporation; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Sepragen Corporation is hiring a Senior Process Controls Engineer and PLC Programmer in Union City, CA. The role involves PLC programming for biotech drug manufacturing equipment, focusing on design, testing, and troubleshooting. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and a proven track record in automation and control systems, along with strong problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401K with match

Paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Controls Engineer or Applications Engineer.
• Experience with PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Proficiency in Ladder Logic, Function Block, and Sequential Function Charts.

Responsibilities

• Implement design in PLC and develop programming for functional requirements.
• Develop functional control specifications for PLC integration.
• Create documentation such as I/O list, loop diagrams, and operations manuals.

Skills

PLC programming

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

BS/MS in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

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Job Description: Senior Process Controls Engineer and PLC Programmer

Sepragen Corporation is seeking an experienced, smart, dedicated and innovative Process Controls Engineer to perform PLC programming for its cutting-edge equipment used for making biotech drugs and vaccines. The candidate will have had a track record of success in developing and implementing similar control and automation systems for electro-mechanical or fluid handling capital equipment or production plants in a fast-changing and growing environment. Must have a strong work ethic, be deadline conscious, have good analytical and problem-solving skills, be detail-oriented, with a positive attitude, well organized and most importantly take ownership and meet customer commitments. Must be able to work well with other team members as member of the Software Controls and Automation Team. This is an on-site position (Union City, CA 94587).

Responsibilities

Implement design in PLC and develop and perform all necessary programming, testing and troubleshooting to meet functional requirements. This includes configuration, assigning I/O per database, programming interlocks, programming set points and alarms, PID loops and sequences in Ladder Logic, Function Block and Sequential Function Charts. Understand process, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical requirements of an automation project. Develop functional control specifications for PLC to integrate to communicate with HMI and develop innovative control solutions. Develop sequence of operations (SOO) documents, Configuration, Communications Interface and Database communication for new projects. Develop test plan and test code. Perform FAT, IQ/OQ, Installation and write Operations Manual, Troubleshooting Guide for process equipment. Create documentation such as I/O list, loop diagrams, BOM, Schematics and Drawings in AutoCad. Specify instrumentation and develop instrument lists and location plans and when necessary, layout of PLC in new control panels, cable and termination schedules, 4-20 ma, 0-10V and 24VDC power systems and layouts. Select and size I/O modules, relays and Configure VFDs. Participate in design reviews internally with peers and present progress to customers. When necessary, review, repair and redesign legacy code and troubleshoot issues with existing company installed systems.

Requirements

BS/MS in an Engineering field with 7+ years’ experience: Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering/ Chemical/ Mechatronics Engineering or Computer Science with experience as a hands-on Controls Engineer or Applications Engineer working on automation, electromechanical, biomedical and/ or fluid handling systems using Programming Logic Controllers (PLC) (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider). Strong Experience with programming in all 3 languages- Ladder Logic, Sequential Function Charts and Function Block · Programming I/O logic for analog and digital signals, interlocks, alarms, events, calibration · Familiarity with working with different Databases · Proficiency programming and tuning PID loops · Configuration of controls networks · Serial communication (RS-232, RS-422, RS-485,Canbus, Modbus, ProfiBus, Profinet, Ethernet IP) between PLCs and instruments and microcontrollers · Ethernet communications between machine PLCs and database systems · Communicate with DCS or SCADA ·OPC UA Proficiency · Selecting PLC hardware, I/O, VFD and instrumentation · Proficiency programming and tuning variable frequency drives · Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (Level, pH, conductivity, Optical, temperature and pressure transducers, UV.) · Develop URS, P&IDs, DQ, Test Plan and Traceability matrix. · Proficiency creating detailed process (P&ID), electrical, pneumatic and fluid schematics in CAD (AutoCAD) · MS Office 2010 (Excel, Word, Outlook) and general computer literacy · Excellent written and oral communication skills · Must have ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines individually and as part of a team· Must be skilled at managing timelines and tracking progress with tools like Excel, Project, Trello, Jira.

Position : Full time, exempt, min 50 hours/ wk., occasional weekend, occasional domestic or international travel. Must self-relocate, be willing to commute and have reliable transportation

Compensation : Salary $110,000-$125,000; Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, PTO, 401K (match). Must have permission to work in the United States.

Disclaimer: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

About Sepragen

Sepragen Corporation is an established, fast-growing provider of cutting-edge, world class and innovative bioprocess equipment for the biopharma market. Our products are used in the manufacture 35 commercially approved biologics and vaccines.

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