Automation Controls Engineer
Lancaster, South Carolina
Employer: Gables Search Group
Industry:
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
- Responsible to automate all applicable manufacturing process with ROI justification
- Identify, develop and lead projects that will result in automated operations in Manufacturing and Packaging operations.
- Identify, select and manage purchasing of components to build automated systems as well as the vendors who install and support such systems.
- Troubleshoot and eliminate control systems issues and handle controls projects.
- Develop and document new PLC control systems from concept to qualification.
- Troubleshoot control systems wiring and PLC / SCADA logic.
- Maintain configuration control of current PLC source code.
- Select, test, and integrate hardware and software components such as robots, analog devices, motion controllers, sensors, vision systems and lasers.
- Troubleshoot problems with on-line vision inspection systems utilizing Cognex InSight software and other vision software tools.
- Implement quality improvement projects through error proofing, interlocks, and vision system (Cognex Vision) integration.
- Lay out new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A/CE compliant and create electrical and pneumatic schematics.
- Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, and pneumatic plumbing.
- Arranges for and manages appropriate third-party contractor support for services associated with the electrical operations of production equipment and facilities.
- Understand process control issues and develop control solutions to enhance process with Process/Manufacturing Engineers.
- Works with members of the engineering department and other groups to continuously improve methods of integrating controls technology, with goals being enhanced safety, enhanced functionality, and reduced cost.
- Offer controls engineering support to plant operations and maintenance department.
- Regular attendance is required.
- Communicate effectively with other departments within the organization and function within a team environment.
- Perform other duties as may be required in meeting company objectives.
Minimum Requirements:
Robotics and Automation Engineering experience is essential. Strong electrical troubleshooting and PLC programming and troubleshooting is required. Supervisory experience is preferred. Strong mechanical aptitude, and a working knowledge of electrical, and mechanical systems required. Excellent trouble shooting and diagnostic skills, with the ability to define problems and resolve them quickly a must. Good interpersonal skills required along with the ability to interact with all staff levels.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical.
- Minimum of 2-4 years' experience as an Automation/Controls Engineer in a regulated industry.
- Experience in a cGMP facility
Created: 2024-05-29
Reference: e01ac74e-7465-4c0a-a3ad-8cd5645e12e8
Country: United States
State: South Carolina
City: Lancaster
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