Sr. Process Controls Engineer

Qualified Professional & Technical; Louisville (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a talented Process Controls Engineer to develop and implement cutting-edge control systems for advanced manufacturing equipment. This role involves designing reliable control systems, programming PLCs, and optimizing existing systems to enhance production efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automated processes and a deep understanding of control components. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to groundbreaking projects in a thriving manufacturing environment, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a controls engineer in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of servo motors, PLC programming, and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement control systems for advanced manufacturing equipment.
• Manage projects for new equipment development and upgrades.

Skills

PLC Programming

Electrical Schematic Design

Control Systems Design

Servo Motors Knowledge

PID Loop Control

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Ignition

Red Lion

Motion Controllers

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Summary/Objective:

The Process Controls Engineer will develop and implement control systems solutions for advanced manufacturing equipment. Controls projects include development of new systems and update or optimization of existing systems.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Develop reliable and robust control system designs and platforms for common controls functions.
• Work with manufacturing and process engineering to develop system functional requirements.
• Specify electrical, mechanical, thermal, and pneumatic control components including motors, drives, actuators, sensors, motion control components, etc. from defined functional requirements.
• Create and modify electrical schematic drawings.
• Control systems software design and development including programming PLCs, HMI / SCADAs, tuning of Motion Controllers, operator interfaces, and servo drives.
• Startup, debug controls, conditioning, and qualification of newly built or upgraded automated machines and manufacturing lines.
• Project management for new equipment development and upgrades to existing.
• Support and troubleshooting for existing production machines.
• Download and debug various controller software programs.
• Tuning motion systems, master/following systems, and temperature control systems.
• Develop strategies and plans to standardize common controls system functions, architecture, and components.
• Develop strategies for control system software standardization.
• Revision of existing PLC and HMI software to support equipment upgrades.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical Function, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, etc. (Engineering Technology degrees will be accepted)
• 5 years of direct experience as a controls engineer working on automated processes, equipment and system integration in a manufacturing environment.
• Operational knowledge of servo motors, stepper motors, motion controllers, temperature controllers, pneumatic controls, control relays, sensors, operator interfaces, etc.
• Operator Interface programming experience (Ignition and/or Red Lion preferred).
• PLC programming experience
• Experience working with software development environments.
• Knowledge of PID loop control and tuning.
• Solid understanding of industrial control panel design and fabrication.
• Experience reading and developing electrical schematics for internal and external builds.
• Ability to write a manufacturing focus Sequence of Operations from a clean sheet
• Experience with communications protocols including MODBUS TCP, Modbus Serial, EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT.
• Understanding of engineering documentation such as setup and adjustment procedures, calibration, software documentation, operating instructions, and maintenance procedures.
• Familiarity with machine safety applications, electrical power distribution and control panel design.
• Resource management for project execution.
• Proficient with written and verbal technical communication including generating reports and conducting group presentations.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Manufacturing, and Information Technology

Industries

• Manufacturing, Electrical Equipment Manufacturing, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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