Controls Engineer

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customer. Through our four business groups, DRiV, Performance Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards — we set them. And while others may aim to be best-in-class, we’re constantly hustling to be even better. How do we do it? Through the Tenneco Way. Driven by our Core Values and our winning mindset, we're relentless in our pursuit to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry. Our 61,000 employees are the changemakers of this ambition, bringing drive, passion, and dedication to everything we do.

Want to be a part of Team Tenneco? If so, we’re looking for a Controls Engineer to join our Athens team!

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To ensure that we support site maintenance in troubleshooting and correcting PLC control systems.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide training and prepare new programming related to PLC and HMI equipment.
• Participate in project teams and provide subject matter expertise as appropriate.
• Provide in-house programming or programming review of outsourced programs, safety interlock review and testing requirements, instrument loop checks.
• Documentation relating to control and instrumentation type projects, drawing review of electrical wiring schematics including electrical loop drawings for projects.
• Assist in the development of standards and procedures related to process control for software, hardware including software back-ups of new and existing control systems and their interfaces.
• Document procedures for changes and archiving existing or new programming and coordinating between in-house and outsourced workloads to ensure existing system integrity.
• Prepare programming examples and assist engineering in maintaining up to date P&ID standards.
• Perform other duties as required, such as trouble shoot complex issues to support maintenance personnel.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S.E.E. or M.S.E.E. degree (Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science is preferred.
• Mitsubishi, Siemens, Fanuc, predominately used in house.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs and operator interfaces. Must have proven experience in PLC logic and programming.
• Extensive experience and understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Electrical knowledge and analytical ability.
• Must possess a high level of independent judgment, professionalism and integrity.
  
  

AUTHORITIES:

• The authority is granted to the Controls Engineer to complete the duties listed in the responsibilities section listed above.
  
  

Note: This position description describes only the general nature and level of work encompassed by this job. This description is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities, duties, and skills of associates at this level. The company may, at Management discretion, alter the minimum job requirements listed here based on the candidate’s qualifications and/or modification to job responsibilities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.