What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distributed Control System Engineer position at Lenzing Group?
About the Company
From wood to pulp to fiber – this is Lenzing. We weave innovation and respect into sustainability. Our technology inspires the fashion and hygiene industries to make better decisions. We work towards a circular economy and a carbon neutral future, for you and for generations to come.
About the Role
For the area of Plant Improvement/Control Engineering located in Axis, AL, we invite true experts to submit applications for the role as
Responsibilities
- Develop proficiency in several programming languages and control device networks for DCS systems, PLCs, or PCs.
- Provide application/control systems design and development for systems of varying complexity.
- Manage the implementation timeline for DCS upgrades across different areas of the plant.
- Ability to work with Production and Maintenance to develop HMI Screens.
- Ensure KPIs are met and take corrective actions appropriately when deviations from targets occur.
- Interacting and supporting production by making information available through plant systems.
- Support strategic topics for the P&C group, such as alarm management and documentation management (PLC drawings, tutorials, vendor database, etc.).
- Create detailed documentation, drawings, and user manuals for frequently used services, and train key users.
- Oversee the installation of DCS projects at LFI, ensuring all aspects of the project scope are installed according to the project charter and LFI standards.
- Critical thinker and very detail-oriented, and capable of leading service teams during projects, upgrades or troubleshooting situations.
- Capable of learning available analysis tools to solve complex DCS system problems.
Qualifications
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience.
Required Skills
- 5 years of solid engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, especially in controls engineering (unit process or integration), equipment engineering, and/or hardware/software automation engineering, demand-supply planning, and industrial engineering, preferably in the Fiber industry or with PlantPAx.
- Highly self-motivated and self-directed with the ability to work well with people; have strong intercultural intuition and able to disagree and commit.
- Experience in Developing Engineering Scope from Concept to Implementation.
- Confident in dealing with relevant standards and regulations.
- Willingness to work beyond core business hours, if necessary, to minimize business interruption during planned or unplanned system modifications.
- Willingness to travel at least 10% of the time, in and outside of the USA for training.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to conduct formal meetings with customers and capable of writing, reviewing, and editing various types of reports.
Preferred Skills
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Pay range and compensation package
Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
401k with employer match
Competitive pay and vacation
12 paid holidays
A diverse and inclusive workforce where team members can grow and develop