What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Controls and Automation Engineer position at Altitude Technology Solutions Inc?
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Identify, design and implement improvements to machines and processes related to the overall contact lens production process.
Responsible for development of PLC, HMI, Vision Inspection, Laser Marking, and other software for contact lens production equipment - specifically to facilitate process improvements and changes
Daily troubleshooting and correction of issues related to the support of 24/7 contact lens production process. Includes global support. Provide expert level support and advice to the organization on key processes, as well as global support when requested.
Planning and coordination of capital automation projects in conjunction with project engineers.
Participation on capital projects including management of associated internal/external resources and validations.
Maintenance of software backup libraries and control of computer equipment. Familiar with Siemens S7 and Twincat PLC software.
Ability to read complex machine code and make changes for process improvement optimizations.
Follow protocols and continuous improvement support for production initiatives and prepare documentation related to procedures, training, work instructions, validations, DOE, etc.
Bachelor s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 10 yrs; Assoc. 16yrs; M.S. 0 yrs)
The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
2 Years of Relevant Experience
Experience with the development and/or support and improvement of highly automated production equipment
Ability to program and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) or Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs), as well as servo drives
Project Management Experience
Ability to create specifications and validation protocols for new or modified equipment
Experience with the following technologies: Beckhoff Twincat; Siemens Step 7 (S7), TwinSafe, relays, hardwired circuits, TIA Portal, and WinCC; Programming with Visual Studio, Visual Basic .NET (VB NET), or C Sharp (C#); Databases
Experience with data analytics using tools such as Tableau, Minitab, SEEQ, etc
Ability to read electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings
Working knowledge of various industrial equipment such as robots, servo drives, instrumentation devices, pneumatic cylinders, valves, etc.
Experience working in fast paced production environment. Preferably an FDA regulated environment.
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