Controls Engineer - Condair
Chester, VA 23836
About the Job
Condair Group, founded in 1948 and based in Switzerland is the global leader in humidification, dehumidification and evaporative cooling. Supported by science, we engineer individual, holistic solutions that customers can trust through the entire lifecycle. With optimal humidity, we increase productivity and create healthier built environments. Condair Group has production sites in Europe, North America and China, its own sales and service organizations in 23 countries, and representatives in 50 locations worldwide.
As we expand into the greater Richmond, Virginia region we will be seeking motivated, skilled people to join our team. Come enhance your career today!
Learn more about us: www.condairgroup.com
Purpose of Role
We're on the search for our newest Controls Engineer! As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for the application, evaluation, development, project management, commissioning, and system management of manufacturing industrial automation and control systems. The Controls Engineer will make lasting improvements with fact-based decision making and is proven to be vital to the success of our company!
Requirements, Key Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a competent level. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Evaluate and troubleshoot facility and manufacturing control systems consisting of PLCs, AC and DC drives, computer controls, and HMI interfaces as well as traditional contactor type controls and process instrumentation
Design and implement improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve reliability of existing plant and manufacturing control systems and equipment
Design control systems and prepare drawings, specifications, and scopes of work
Write new, or modify existing, PLC programs, and make system hardware recommendations to resolve operation problems, improve processes, and implement new project designs to support factory initiatives and continuous improvement
Document and maintain revisions to existing automated systems and maintain appropriate PLC and computer software/hardware information
Interface with the IT Department and upper-level computer system personnel to ensure proper application of computer controls and database instructions
Provide electrical engineering, hardware design, systems integration, PLC programming, motion programming, HMI configuration, component specification, project management, and start-up and commissioning of capital projects
Support and assist Maintenance personnel in troubleshooting, testing, modifying, and installing electrical equipment and control systems
Support and participate in implementation of and improvements to Manufacturing Execution System
May perform other related duties as assigned
Professional Skills, Qualifications, and Competencies:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or similar technical field of study or certifications
Minimum of 5 years control and similar project-related experience
Advanced knowledge and skill in programming with Rockwell Automation Software including ControlLogix/RSLogix 5000, SLC 500/RSLogix 500, EtherNet/IP Design and Configuration, RS View and PanelView, and PanelBuilder 32
Advanced knowledge of automated material conveyance systems utilizing VFD's, PLC's, and motion control components
Familiarity and skill in utilizing Allen Bradley, Siemens and other similar hardware and electronic components
Benefits:
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Life insurance/AD&D
401K
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Personal Skills and Competencies
Teamwork
Balances team and individual responsibilities
Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views
Gives and welcomes feedback
Offers to help others to achieve common goals
Drive
Exhibits a drive to do all work required to achieve success
Aims to do the right thing without being told
Ethics
Works with integrity and strong morals/ethics
Professionalism
Approaches others in a tactful manner
Reacts well under pressure and follows through on commitments
Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their position
Accepts responsibility for own actions and asks for help when needed
Safety
Observes safety and security procedures
Uses equipment and materials properly and as instructed
Dependability
Is consistently at work and on time and completes work in a timely manner
Able to deal with change, delays, and unexpected events