Industry leading and rapidly expanding manufacturer is seeking a high caliber Automation Controls Engineer for their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the RTP area. The Automation Controls Engineer will assist in the development and implementation of projects, production, controls and processing methods through engineering and advanced processing control tools and will be well versed in PLC and HMI systems.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for planning, evaluating, organizing and implementing automation related projects
Work cross functionally to coordinate changes in the production process and resolve equipment malfunctions
Develop and maintains Siemens PLC and HMI systems
Maintains automation related systems and implements required updates (Siemens PLC/HMI/VFD/Instrumentation/Network)
Reduce process variations and downtime by appropriate troubleshooting and problem solving
Analyze operating problems, develop solutions and lead the implementation of corrective actions
Assist in the development and maintains standard operating procedures and operating instructions
Prepare and maintain data sheets, wiring, and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and flow charts
Qualifications:
Bachelors’ degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
Manufacturing industry experience required
Experience with electrical process control, instrumentation, automation and computer/data communication systems