Automation & Controls Engineer

Hollingsworth ? Vose

$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering with a focus on electrical discipline or equivalent experience (3+ years in process controls engineering).
  • Strong eagerness to learn control systems and computer systems using Windows OS.
  • Project Management skills, with capability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Excellent ability to multi-task, with a keen attention to detail.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, coupled with problem-solving abilities.
  • Team-oriented approach, fostering collaboration across various operational roles and departments.
  • Familiarity with A-B PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and control system software/tools (e.g., DraftSight, Parker/Eurotherm).

Responsibilities

  • Promote a culture of safety by identifying and correcting at-risk behaviors and conditions.
  • Read, update, and maintain piping and instrumentation diagrams and operational documentation.
  • Assist in troubleshooting issues related to production processes or equipment.
  • Upgrade and maintain process control computers and networks according to IT/OT standards.
  • Implement controls policies, safety policies, and engineering processes through management of H&V Change processes.
  • Oversee Capital Projects involving modifications to existing DCS/QCS controls.
  • Provide after-hours support for process control issues in collaboration with maintenance teams.
  • Train and develop the Electrical and Instrumentation group.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional training and development.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-departmental interactions.
  • Exposure to a variety of technical challenges in process controls.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: The Automation & Controls Engineer is responsible for working as a team member to manage all process control-related equipment for the machines and the facility. He/she will provide support to the operating and maintenance departments to reduce downtime, minimize costs and optimize operation. This position also supports the quality control equipment and interacts with all departments within the mill.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • To understand and actively promote safety by identifying and correcting at-risk behaviors and conditions to contribute to the overall goal of zero safety incidents.
  • Read, understand and update the piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), I/O drawings, and procedural documentation for maintaining and operating all assets.
  • Support the production and facility areas in troubleshooting process and/or equipment related issues.
  • Upgrade & maintain the process control computers & network aligned with the IT/OT structure.
  • Manage the H&V Change process in implementing the controls policies, safety policies & engineering processes for new and existing equipment.
  • Manage Capital Projects that require the addition or modification of existing DCS/QCS controls.
  • Support after hours process control issues, as required, working with our Maintenance Department, both Electrical and Mechanical trades.
  • Training/Development of E&I group
  • Other duties may be required in the future.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE)
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, degree in electrical discipline and a minimum of 3+ years' experience in a process controls engineering and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must have a strong desire to learn control systems, and computer systems with any Windows OS.
  • Project Management Skills and ability to work effectively as a team member or solo.
  • Ability to multi-task with strong attention to details.
  • Good written and oral communications skills. Problem Solving/Decision making skills
  • Good Teamwork Skills with other Engineers, Operators, Mechanics, Electricians, Paper Machine Superintendents, Procurement, Business Units, R&D, and others in the MA Operations.
  • Experience with A-B PLC's, VFD's, HMI's, DraftSight, Parker/Eurotherm Drives, FT View SE, RSView32 & Panelviews, Defect Detection and Gauging Systems a plus.

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