What are the responsibilities and job description for the Control Systems Specialist position at MSI Express?
Msi express is a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company delivering innovative engineering solutions from strategically located manufacturing facilities.
Job Description:
The Controls Engineer position involves working on a variety of industrial automation equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, robots, and motion control systems. The primary focus will be on supporting continuous process and hybrid environments, which includes batching, blending, and material handling systems as well as discrete manufacturing equipment such as packaging equipment, robotic automation/cells.
Main Accountabilities:
- System Design and Integration:
- Design and integrate control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and motion control, for industrial automation equipment.
- Deploy new control strategies in an ever-evolving environment.
- Work on the development of automated systems from concept to implementation.
- Troubleshooting and Optimization:
- Provide advanced troubleshooting for plant floor automation equipment, identifying and resolving complex issues efficiently.
- Optimize existing control systems for improved performance and efficiency.
- Programming and Software Development:
- Program PLCs, HMIs, robots, and other control devices to meet system requirements.
- Collaborate with the corporate engineering team on programming and software development for new capital projects.
- Collaboration and Continuous Improvement:
- Work with reliability engineers, maintenance technicians, and cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of new automation technologies.
- Documentation and Record Keeping:
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for control systems, including engineering drawings, programming code, and equipment records.
- Compliance and Safety:
- Evaluate compliance with company policies, industry standards, and safety practices in the design and implementation of control systems.
- Training and Development:
- Provide training to maintenance technicians and operators on the operation and maintenance of control systems.
- Project Management:
- Manage and lead controls-related projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
- Research and Technology Evaluation:
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in controls and automation.
