Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Company Description

With over 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.  Sika has offices in over 100 countries with over 300 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,500 employees worldwide. With annual sales of 11.5 billion dollars in 2022, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries. 

Job Description

The Instrumentation and Controls Engineer is responsible for the maintenance, implementation, and modifications of all software-controlled PLC/equipment interfaces, data collection as well as the support of other standard electrical instruments and controls involved in the plant operations. 

• Improvement of plant efficiency, reliability, and repeatability
• Support and Monitoring of 2 extrusion coating lines, mixing plants, and Parkinson winder software/PLC interface systems
• Programming of Variable Frequency Drives
• Maintaining PLC programs and keeping firmware up to date
• Evaluate and maintain Automation hardware to ensure its current and not obsolete or at end of life
• Maintain all process data collection from the shop floor network utilizing plc’s that feed the Mii interface to the SAP system
• Implementation of plant wide communications/monitoring for Manufacturing Management
• Networking of plant wide raw material monitoring for manufacturing planning and inventory
• Development of 24 hour/day support for M61 extrusion coating line (PLC Controlled production line)
• Familiarity with Rockwell Software products, device-net and ethernet communications.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area   Follow all safety procedures and regulations
• Follow company environmental policy; notify Supervisor, Environmental Health and Safety Department, or Human Resources of any work practice or other concern which would affect safety, environment, or company property
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Mechanical / Electrical Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of Rockwell Contrologix Software is required, Siemens is a plus
• Knowledge of Rockwell FactoryTalk View and Wonderware
• 2 years minimum related work experience in a related field
• Control System design and modifications, equipment design and manufacturing, plant network design and support

• Experience in PLC programming, and HMI development
• Basic Computer skills, experience with Microsoft Excel and Access data bases
• Experience in developing and maintaining production data base
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Team leadership aptitude
• Analytical problem solver

Additional Information

Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k with company match, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day. 
Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career. 
Community Involvement:  Sika Corporation takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back. 
Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability. 
 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.