Controls Engineer Manager

　　Description:

　　• Leads and manages the Controls engineering department

　　• Partners with Safety, Quality, Operations, R&D and Maintenance to proactively ensure products are manufactured right the first time to meet the business objectives related to safety, quality and cost.

　　• Optimize electrical/process control hardware and software to maintain high levels of safety, quality, efficiency and reliability.

　　• Maintain liaisons with other departments to provide necessary support and expertise for the execution of capital projects, continuous improvement projects and daily operational KPIs.

　　• Coordinate component specification, design, qualification and documentation of equipment and control systems.

　　• Provide technical guidance and expertise; assisting and coaching Maintenance, Operations and direct technical reports.

　　• Work with the Team to develop a culture of problem identification and solution, while encouraging a high level of cross functional communication.

　　• Act as a technical resource to the plant leadership Team.

　　• Advise and assist in start-up and troubleshooting of processes and equipment.

　　• Advise and assist in effecting design changes to facilitate installation, improve equipment efficiency and/or reduce cost of operation.

　　• Support operational performance improvement efforts. Identify opportunities to reduce labor and/or energy and improve process and equipment quality and efficiency through sound engineering and design practices.

　　• Provides technical support of automation and controls systems for a 24/7 manufacturing operation including hands-on assistance and troubleshooting.

　　• Diagnoses electrical wiring, relay logic, control and safety circuits, electronic boards, PLC's, HMI’s, contactors, and motors.

　　• Works closely with the Maintenance and Operations personnel to address plant issues and to incorporate new equipment, capabilities, and controls into plant operation.

　　• Provides technical guidance and expertise to enhance troubleshooting skills and controls expertise

　　Skills:

　　Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, Automation, Programming, Troubleshooting

　　Additional Skills & Qualifications:

　　Education Requirements

　　• AS or BS in Electrical or Electronics Engineering Preferred

　　• OR Demonstrated level of training and experience comparable to a BS technical degree.

　　• 8+ years of hands-on experience troubleshooting manufacturing controls systems

　　o 5 years controls engineering experience in the food, beverage or pharmaceutical industry

　　o 3 years managing technical direct reports

　　• Proficiency with Allen Bradley equipment and systems: (ControlLogix, SLC-500, Micro, Remote IO, PowerFlex Drives, SMC Soft Starters, E300/200 Electronic Overloads, Panelview Plus, PanelView 5000, Thin Client, Stratix switches, and generic field IO Devices)

　　• Proficiency with Rockwell Software (Studio5K, FTView, Logix 500, Linx, AssetCentre, Historian, ThinManager etc.)

　　• Familiarity with PlantPAX and ISA-88 standard

　　• Proficiency with AutoCAD – Autodesk software

　　• Electrical knowledge (National Electrical Code) and control system design to meet NEC and NFPA requirements.

　　• Good understanding of motor controls circuits.

　　• In-depth understanding of Ethernet/IP communication protocol.

　　• Hands-on experience calibrating/setting up industrial instrumentation, flowmeters, level sensors and others

　　Experience Level:

　　Intermediate Level

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