Controls Engineer

Title: Controls Engineer

Location: New London, NC *(Relocation Available)

Compensation: 100 to 150k

Type: Direct or Contract

Overview:

We are seeking a Controls Engineer who can drive projects to a timely completion while staying on budget. The work will be done independently as well as in conjunction with others (Sales and Marketing, Operations Management, Quality Assurance, internal and external technical personnel etc.). This individual must be able to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization (vertically and horizontally). They must be conscientious about accuracy and details, but must be able to make decisions in a fast paced environment. Due to market needs, the work is often subject to time and deadline pressures so the successful candidate must be flexible and have ability to handle changing priorities and multiple projects.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee Maintenance Control Technicians
• Provide instruction in operation, set-up, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of plant electrical and control systems.
• Identifies plans and implements electrical and control systems process improvement opportunities.
• Optimize new systems and upgrades to existing processes and facilities.
• Serve as primary contact for all electrical and control systems.
• Troubleshoot and program Programmable Logic Controllers (ControlLogix and PLC5).
• Design, maintain, and optimize Human Machine Interfaces.
• Knowing how plant electrical power distribution system (includes, 4160V, 575V, and 480V) work
• Understand controls networks (DeviceNet, ControlNet, Ethernet, etc.) be able to communicate with networking team.
• Maintain and update documentation for the plant electrical and control systems.
• Manage control system servers, logic controllers, software and backups.
• System administration of the automation control system hardware, network and software.
• Promote safe work practices.

Requirements:

• B. S. in Electrical Engineering OR Associates Degree.
• 5 years’ Instrumentation, Electrical, and Controls Maintenance experience in a continuous process manufacturing environment.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• 5 years programming experience with Allen Bradley products such as: ControlLogix Or PLC 5 Platforms.
• Knowledge of industrial communication systems (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Modbus, Back Net). To be able to communicate with Network Engineers.
• Knowledge and demonstrated previous use of the Rockwell Applications Software suite (RSLogix, RSLinx, RSNetworx, etc.)
• Knowledge and demonstrated proficient use of AutoCad.
• Must be able to work both independently and as a team member.
• Excellent computer and software skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of RSLogix 500, RIO Scanning is a must.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA and HAS options
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays / Vacation
• Casual Dress/Atmosphere
• Life Insurance/Disability
• Education/Training/Tuition/Certification Reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that different backgrounds and life experiences make our team better. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.