Controls Engineer
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES (SUMMARY)
Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, the Controls Engineer will be the Controls System Owner and support the overall manufacturing process through the ownership of programming and troubleshooting equipment throughout the manufacturing plants. The Controls Engineer will also be responsible for coordinating and implementing engineering changes and assisting various departments with the implementation of new tools and process and required training. The Controls Engineer will have responsibility of the Electronics & Instrumentation technicians who will be supporting the plants in installation, troubleshooting, and updating equipment.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education, Credentials, Licenses :
- Bachelors degree in a related technical field
Kind & Length of Experience :
3-5 years of controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.At least 6 months of experience in a customer facing role.Strong team work capabilities, operating in a multifunction environment to collectively improve operations and resolve related issuesAbility to balance multiple projectsProactive, resourceful, and highly motivated with good communication skills with ability to work in a high output environmentExperience and skill in trouble shooting control system issuesFamiliar with Industry StandardsHands on approach to engineeringSafety managementPERFORMANCE MEASURES AND STANDARDS
Develop electrical and controls system design solutions based on engineering principlesRespond to any equipment downtime issues throughout the organization and establish any required outside resources to assist in responsding to these issues quicklyTrain and develop E&I technicians and maintenance personnel to increase their skill level to understand and troubleshoot controls related issues in the plantsResolve operational problems related to projects to minimize delays or unexpected cost increasesPower up electrical systems and configure hardware per application specificationsSupport new equipment design reviews when required to review status of the machine design and provide input in reference to the plants specificaztions and good design practiceFollow established principles to document engineering changes (e.g., Engineering Change Notifications, Management of Change)Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor assigned process engineering projects;Determine process specifications by studying project design, customer requirements, performance standards through technical research to prepare cost estimates;Prepare status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends to support improvement recommendations;Liaise with Project Managers to create multiple capital forecasts and budgets throughout the year per organizational need;Provide input to site's capital budgeting process;Calculate and present cost-savings opportunities across organization and to customers, as directed, for proposed cost-reduction initiatives to respective management teams;Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule, inclusive of 24 / 7 remote support;Complete all required training assignments;Adhere to all environmental, health, safety, and security requirements covered under local, state, and federal regulations;
Follow all RC14001 guiding principles, policies, procedures, and other requirements.Other duties as assignedCustomer Service, Teamwork & Code of Conduct
Maintain a safe, legal and environmentally protective operationListen to our customers, suppliers and employeesRespond quickly to customer concernsFollow set guidelines for GMP, quality and food safety requirementsMaintain training on applicable procedures in quality, GMP, and food safetyReport any food safety, security, and / or quality issues to management or the HACCP team to initiate actionProvide flexible and innovative strategies to support new business opportunitiesBe cost effective in the utilization of our resources, thereby contributing to the profitability of Peter Cremer North America, LP and our customersStrive for continued improvementWilling and eagerness to learnMaintain positive "Can Do" attitude