Control Systems Engineer - Cross Technologies
Knoxville, TN 37901
About the Job
The Integration Engineer position encompasses industrial control system design and configuration efforts for multiple projects on multiple DCS and PLC platforms within our organization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
I. Ability to handle the implementation of plant automation using our in-house integration methods and vendor supplied hardware and software.
2. Interacts with our customers to meet the needs of the project or service call.
3. Interacts with our sales staff to be sure the requirements of the project are understood.
4. Ability to interact with our customers after the project or sen/ice call is completed in order to support post project issues.
5. Ability to work as a functioning team member to support large projects.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Engineering
a. Acting as a team member for the engineering group for some of the larger projects.
b. Acting as a lead or supporting engineer for some of the smaller projects.
2. Administrative
a. Completes the associated Quality Assurance requirements for projects as required
b. Enters their time in the engineering database on a weekly basis
1. Sales:
a. Occasionally supports the sales staff by reviewing sales proposals prior to a presentation to the customer.
b. Occasionally supports the sales staff by acting as the technical consultant for potential projects.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
1. A four-year engineering degree or equivalent related experience is required.
2. Must have plant process control experience
3. Must be familiar with Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems and various SCADA packages.
4. Minimum of up to five years experience in designing, developing, and deploying industrial process control systems.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Knowledge Required
1. Programming/configuration experience for process-related applications including reactors, distillation, and combustion associated with standard process control functions.
2. Batch application experience using S88 standards, Pharma experience with validation documentation and cGMP knowledge.
3. Platform programming experience with any of the following:
Siemens Simatic PCS 7
Siemens S7/TIA-Portal
Rockwell PlantPAx
Rockwell ControlLogix with FactoryTalk
Emerson DeltaV
Honeywell Experion
4. Experience writing Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and Detail Design Specifications (DDS)
5. Knowledge of electrical wiring for industrial control system with the ability to troubleshoot and/or perform redline markups of electrical circuits.
6. Experience performing onsite deployment, commissioning, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
7. Fluent Mathematical skills and problem-solving expertise needed.
8. Fluent PC/Computer skills including standard tools, Google Suite, Excel, Viso, etc..
9. Understanding and experience of Ethernet/ Networking and basic cybersecurity practices.
10. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Specific Attributes
Customer Focus ~ Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels of customer contact.
instills Trust - High level of integrity and understanding of business ethics.
Communicates Effectively - Excellent listening skills.
Action Oriented - Self-motivated; able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Drives Results - Good decision-making and problem solving skills; analytical.
Plans and Aligns - Good organizational skills.
Resourcefulness - Innovative, open-minded, resourceful.
Manages Conflict - Handles stressful situations well; adapt readily; courageous spirit.
Collaborates - Functions cooperatively in a team environment.
Nimble Learning - Integrates new information quickly.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
1. The work environment varies from a typical office environment to plant site environment
2. Travel typically varies from 20% to 50% depending on work assignments
3. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. Requires walking primarily on a level surface for varying periods throughout the day in the plant site area. Could involve long periods of Computer work.
4. Able to lift or carry up to 40 lbs.
5. Ability to climb ladders, stairs, platforms and scaffolding to diagnose/troubleshoot processes and equipment occasionally.
6. Physical effort required, continuous mental and visual attention required
7. While working in the plant site environment will be supporting 7 day a week operation; may require working more than 40 hours to support the work efforts.
8. The performance of this position includes exposure to the manufacturing areas where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as Safety Glasses with Side Shields and Hearing Protection. Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment. Required to be able to read documents and computer screens.