The main function of a controls engineer is to initiate control system design from written sequences of operation. A typical controls engineer is responsible for designing complex piping and wiring diagrams along with providing technical support across various control systems projects.
Job Description
Develop a proactive safety culture by engaging team members and peers in our safety processes
Understand and effective use of Global Manufacturing System
Provide daily support of production operations with focus on personnel and equipment safety, process quality and uptime with a focus on automation and controls
Provide technical / engineering support to assist production and maintenance with troubleshooting equipment / process failures and with identifying effective follow-up counter-measures
Identify and execute projects to support achievement of departmental business objectives and continuous improvement of safety, quality, cost and reliability
Review equipment operation and reliability (develop tracking methods where applicable)
Identify and execute special projects for process and quality improvements, equipment refurbishment, line rate increases and future programs
Ensure new and existing equipment meets operational requirements and appropriate standards
Ensure proper documentation (drawings, manuals, PM schedules etc.) is available and properly maintained for all equipment in assigned area, ensure spare parts availability and develop maintenance standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Maintain current knowledge in fields of expertise
Update management on current status and emerging trends of areas of expertise as relating to equipment standards, legislative requirements, GM Requirements, etc.
Identify technical training and knowledge transfer opportunities with other Controls Engineers, Interns, and Maintenance Associates
Design and manage key strategic interfaces within systems to enable component reuse and consistency to standard methodologies
Provide support to other specialists for root cause analysis
Design Tests to efficiently find opportunities for design improvements
Identify and document system vulnerabilities and craft mitigation action plans; track corrective actions
Job Responsibilities :
Engineer and design pneumatic piping diagrams.
Engineer and design electrical wiring diagrams.
Engineer and design hydraulic piping diagrams.
Design electrical control panels.
Design programmable logic controller software.
Design programmable human machine interface (HMI) software.
Tryout, debug and provide start-up support for control systems.
Provide technical support for installation of tools and equipment.
Provide technical support for training of plant personnel.
Travel to plant sites as required.
Skills :
Proficient with application of programmable machine controls hardware and software.
Proficient with application of Servo drive hardware and software.