What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at US Tech Solutions?
Duration: 5-month contract with Extension
Job Description:
As a controls engineer in Vineland, NJ, you will program the controllers on the factory floor, debug and solve equipment issues and minimize downtime by identifying root causes and implementing robust engineering solutions. You will develop a deep understanding of the controls systems and how they work with other plant systems.
Description of Work:
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve controls systems (PLCs, HMIs, etc.) on the production floor to ensure optimal equipment operation and improve uptime and product quality metrics.
- Identify the underlying reason behind controls systems issues and solve to the root cause.
- Support new equipment installation and commissioning.
- Plan electrical machine improvement, resolve electrical problems, and execute electrical upgrade plans.
- Collaborate with other engineering groups to align with plant priorities.
- Provide technical guidance to develop training documentation, operating procedures, troubleshooting documents, and work instructions.
- Provide controls expertise to multi-functional teams when needed.
- Update engineering documents and drawings as changes are made to the systems.
- Identify and lead improvements to existing controls systems.
- Align new systems to plant and corporate standards.
- Follow electrical safety requirement and implement safe practices.
Experience:
- 3 years of controls experience.
- Ladder logic programming experience with Allen Bradley PLCs.
- Experience in implementing control strategies.
- Well-developed problem-solving skills. Ability to find the underlying reason for issues.
Skills
- Exposure working in a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of measurements and optics.
- Experience with HMIs and SCADA systems.
- Project management experience.
- Programming, networking understanding, and the ability to understand structured code (VB .NET, C#, Java, Python)
Education:
- BS/MS in Engineering or related field. Bachelor's is a minimum requirement.
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Recruiter Details:
Name: Sant
Email: sant.kumar@ustechsolutionsinc.com
Internal Id: 25-33516
Salary : $43
