Controls Engineer - Condair

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!

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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!

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

• 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

• Medical benefits

• Dental benefits

• Vision benefits

• Long-term disability insurance

• Short-term disability insurance

• Life insurance/AD&D

• 401K

• Paid vacation

• Paid sick leave

• 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

• Exhibits a drive to do all work required to achieve success

• Aims to do the right thing without being told

• Works with integrity and strong morals/ethics ​

• 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

• Observes safety and security procedures

• Uses equipment and materials properly and as instructed

• Is consistently at work and on time and completes work in a timely manner

• Able to deal with change, delays, and unexpected events