Control Systems Engineer

Control Systems Engineer

Conway, SC

Full Time, Permanent & Onsite

Job Description

We are currently hiring a Control Systems Engineer to join our busy 24/7 amorphous metal manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Committed to ensuring the safety of self and others through the following of all safety practices and procedures.
• Provides expertise and supervises process control programming function.
• Performs maintenance on existing systems as assigned such as software backups.
• Tests and performs validity checks on program logic.
• Prepares documentation of developed programs according to accepted standards.
• Participates in determining hardware and software requirements for continued effective operation.
• Develop new business proposals
• Ability to write and execute Capital projects, working with contractors and maintenance to achieve desired result from a project standpoint as well as a productivity standpoint
• Develop new business proposals
• Panel design and layout, bill of materials, and wiring schematic capabilities are expected with this position
• Develops computer programs to assist in troubleshooting and calibrating process automation hardware.
• Develop training modules to assist maintenance in troubleshooting process equipment

Key Success Factors:

(Specific expectations during next 6 - 18 months)

• Analyze current systems and develop strategy for future growth.
• Implement control system improvement to realize plant capacity productivity gains.
• Work closely with IT to populate / create databases necessary for improved process capability and understanding.
• Increase plant availability.

Attributes/Skills Required/Sought:

• Proficiency in PLC programming language. (Allen Bradley and GE Fanuc preferred)
• HMI programming and configuration of the following software packages Wonderware, and Rockwell Software.
• Good knowledge and application of Oracle Databases.
• Working knowledge of industrial instrumentation, process control theory and computer systems.
• Ability to analyze technical process related data.
• Working knowledge of motors, drives and various field devices a plus.
• Firm understanding of electrical engineering practices
• The candidate must have experience reading and red-lining PI&D drawings.
• Must be able to work most of the time in a warm/hot plant environment.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 100lbs as/when needed.
• Must be able to kneel, crawl, bend, and crouch to perform work tasks.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.

Experience/Education Required/Sought:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, or Process Engineering.
• Ladder logic programming experience related to process automation and control.
• This position requires compliance with ITAR and/or EAR and will require candidates to provide proof during the candidate screening process.

Thanks & Regards,

Daniel S (Saiyed)

Executive Recruiter