Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer (1690774) $110-125k per year

Joliet, IL, 

Full Time; Direct Hire 

Company

The world’s leading provider of fiber-reinforced composite materials. We manufacture fiberglass-reinforced plastic ("FRP") panels and coils used primarily in the manufacturing of recreational vehicles, truck bodies, and truck trailers, with additional applications in commercial and industrial buildings and continue to pioneer numerous patented technologies for industrial and commercial product applications with a proven reputation for industry leadership with customers and suppliers to deliver advanced, industry-leading solutions. 

Responsibilities

The Controls Engineer will develop projects to upgrade automation for our Joliet operation. This position will work with the project teams and contractors specifying and installing control systems and will also provide troubleshooting and repair support for this location’s Operations.

•  Programming and implementation of control strategies

•  Develop and apply strategies to optimize on-going operations using the automation platform and in conjunction with the operating and engineering staff

•  Documentation of systems

•  Specification of instruments, control equipment, and analyzers

•  Responsible for troubleshooting and developing repair strategies for new and existing plant controls equipment

•  Oversee the implementation and execution of reliability programs for plant process controls equipment

•  Provide project controls advice in regards to procuring controls equipment and how they are to be applied

•  Ability to travel a few times a year

Education and Experience

•  Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering preferred

•  5 years’ experience in a process controls engineering role or instrument engineering role

•  Experience with the following required: Siemens or Allen-Bradley, Reliance Electric DC drives (FlexPak, MinPak), Benshaw RVSS (Reduced Voltage Soft Starters), MicroMotion Mass Flow Meters

•  Knowledge of typical process industry standards and codes (NEC, NFPA etc.)

•  A proven track record supporting process controls in a production environment

•  Experience designing for and working in classified locations (i.e. Class 1 Div.1)

•  Capital project development and execution

•  Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)

•  Knowledge of the following preferred: Wonderware, Recipe Management Systems, and Flow Control

Schedule: Monday-Friday, day shift

NOTE: No sponsorship is available for this role. US Citizenship, Green Card or TN Visa is needed.

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Salary : $110,000 - $125,000