Engineer III, Controls

Position Summary 

The Engineer III, Controls will provide technical leadership for the evaluation and implementation of automation and controls improvements to enhance the efficiency, quality, compliance, and safety of manufacturing operations. Evaluate existing process controls and suggest and evaluate controls improvements. Work closely with maintenance. Provide technical support to large projects, including automation design, implementation, and validation. Support manufacturing process improvements through adherence to established design control processes, good engineering and documentation practices. The key responsibility of this position is to support and sustain production.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise (SME) for assigned equipment and machine control systems. Participate in and lead equipment troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Complete independent analysis and develop solutions to problems. Identify and evaluate opportunities for process equipment, machine control, network/server improvements and cost savings. Use creative approaches in solving complex problems.
• Create and update P&IDs, wiring schematics and I/O drawings for the controls systems.
• Provide project scope, design, FAT, SAT, start-up, commissioning, and support validation for equipment and control systems. Perform developmental and/or test work that relies heavily on a comprehensive knowledge of theory and design.
• Provide engineering, controls design and programming including development, modifying and troubleshooting of AC/DC Drives, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, Vision Systems and Robot Controllers. Initiate and manage projects with adherence to program management guidelines.
• Provide technical input to help develop long range replacement and shorter-range continuous improvement project and system lifecycle management plans. Use methodical approach for root cause analysis and propose robust technical solutions.
• Improve performance of manufacturing systems, e.g.: OEE improvement (quality, performance, and uptime), maintenance needs, MUV and scrap reduction.
• Work on problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Largely self-directed after work is assigned; solicit input from senior level engineers. Work with Quality Engineers on qualification activities for new or modified processes and equipment.
• Maintain a state of cGMP Compliance in all areas. May supervise others during project-specific activities. Train new employees on use of HMIs, equipment, system and equipment documentation, and department procedures. May provide input on performance evaluations to area manager.
• Deliver communications tailored to the needs of the receiver (managers, peers, customers) with appropriate frequency to maximize its utility and promote cross-functional collaboration.
• Bring substantive conflicts and disagreements into the open and attempt to resolve them collaboratively; build consensus.
• Work on special projects as they arise.

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of automation, plastic injection molding, part assembly, fixturing, testing, and process control techniques
• Advanced competency in domain.  Familiar with other areas of domain expertise within the team.
• Requires the ability to independently make decisions that impact the attainment of project objectives. Ability to make significant decisions directly impacting the success of one or more projects, or adjacent workgroups/functions.
• Programming skills: Rockwell, Factory Talk, Allen Bradley.
• Solid understanding of equipment strategy and ability to recommend solutions to critical issues.

Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience 

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience required.

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment 
• Work is performed in a clean room environment. 
• Must be able to occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs. 
• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time.