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Ingevity · 1 day ago

Senior Controls Engineer

Waynesboro, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Ingevity is a company that develops innovations to enhance the world around us. The Senior Controls Engineer will support the plant's process control systems and ensure efficient communication between the operational technology and IT networks, while also optimizing machine logic and troubleshooting equipment.

Chemical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support the OT network; work with IT and controls to establish and maintain communication

Develop network communication plans, equipment specifications, and installation requirements for the successful integration of machines into the OT/IT networks

Support existing automation and implement new machine automation

Drive improvements in proactivity, safety, quality, plant availability, production rates, and production costs

Work in a team environment to support plant operations, maintenance, and capital projects

Troubleshoot equipment and develop permanent solutions to recurring issues

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain clear and consistent communication

Respond to incidents, including natural disasters, in a timely and efficient manner to maintain plant production

Maintain data and redundancy on all OT devices to ensure they are serviced, patched, backed up, and warrantied successfully

Qualification

Industrial automationControls engineeringPLC programmingNetwork communicationMachine integrationActive DirectoryLinuxWindowsEthernetMulti-taskingOn-call supportCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTeam collaborationProject management

Required

Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation and controls; Discrete manufacturing environment preferred

Excellent technical and engineering skills, communication skills including being a team member, leading group meetings, multi-tasking, and use of problem-solving tools

Experience with networks, firewall rules, and security concepts required

Ability to bridge the technical and executive levels of the business and explain to both

Knowledge of machine controls, sensors, I/O, drives, and instrumentation required

Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLCs and Factory Talk HMIs

On-call production support as needed

Preferred

Hypervisor experience preferred

Experience integrating machines with the Ignition platform preferred

A+ Certification (or equivalent) preferred

Knowledge of Active Directory, Linux, Windows (server and 10/11), DNS, DHCP, ethernet, standard computer components, and WiFi

Experience with Fanuc robots preferred

Experience with Cognex vision preferred

Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred

Benefits

Relocation assistance available.

Company

Ingevity

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From cleaner automotive emissions to sustainable materials, Ingevity is a global specialty materials company at the forefront of delivering products that make the world cleaner, safer and more sustainable.

Founded in 2015

North Charleston, South Carolina, USA

1001-5000 employees