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Metallus Inc. · 2 months ago

Process Control Professional/Engineer I

Canton, OH

Part-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Metallus Inc. is an industry leader in manufacturing the cleanest steel in the world for various markets. They are seeking a Process Control Engineer I responsible for improving and maintaining steel manufacturing automation systems, ensuring systems run efficiently and securely.

IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing

Responsibilities

PCEs implement changes to the process control systems in a controlled, safe, well-reasoned, responsible, and timely manner

PCEs maintain and prioritize their work in coordination with their manager and the departments that they are working in

PCEs plan and work to keep PLCs, Windows Systems, Software, and all controls modern, patched, and secure

PCEs may implement Level 1 hardware or PLC changes

They make design and modification changes to smart devices including drives, vision systems, gauges, and other smart sensors

PLCs are programmed using ladder logic, function block diagrams, and standard text languages

PCEs are expected with training to debug and make PLC program changes

The process control engineer helps ensure all Level 1 system changes are well documented

PCEs make sure drawings and program changes are updated and commented properly

They also work with electrical maintainers, and process control technicians to verify that they maintain and document changes correctly as well

Custom Level 2 applications are typically written using Microsoft .NET, C#, C++, or Visual Basic

Most systems also have SQL databases

PCEs are expected with training to debug, maintain, and create functional, and reliable Level 2 applications

Some of the automation systems make use of Human Machine Interface or HMI applications

These include Ignition, Factory Talk, IFix, and WinCC

PCEs use these software tools to create and modify operator screens in these areas

PCEs build and maintain interfaces to other Steel Business computer systems

These systems provide data to and need data from the manufacturing control systems

These systems include scheduling, data reporting, and historical recording systems

PCEs may be called upon to provide reports and other data at the request of others

This is especially true when PCEs are working with others during capital and improvement projects

PCEs verify Level 1 and Level 2 systems are backed up and that disaster recovery procedures are in place

Many Metallus areas operate 24 hours per day, and some operate 7 days per week

Responsible PCEs ensure systems run during all hours of operation and can be called upon to debug and fix system problems that occur outside normal business hours

Qualification

PLC programmingSQL databasesLadder LogicC#Basic networkingPC control systemsProblem solving

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent with 5 year's experience working with manufacturing automation systems in a manufacturing or manufacturing related environment

Maintain and support PC and PLC based control systems

Understand basic networking and network communication

Can write PLC and PC programs

Has a knowledge of Ladder Logic and is willing to learn higher level programming tools like C#

Understand databases and SQL database access tools

Is good at problem solving and basic troubleshooting

Preferred

Associates of Electrical or Computer Engineering with 4 year's experience working with manufacturing automation systems in a manufacturing or manufacturing related environment