EGGER North America · 10 hours ago
Controls Engineer
Lexington, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelEGGER North America is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to enhance their automation and control systems. The role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing automation solutions to improve operational efficiency and reliability in manufacturing processes.
Building Materials
Responsibilities
To coordinate all aspects of the PLC Siemens control system, to operate efficiently and effectively to predetermined and agreed standards, and within budgetary constraints and quality standards
To undertake a comprehensive training program, to be able to understand every aspect of the Electrical engineering requirements within PLC Siemens. To operate the company support systems and ensure they are properly used and maintained. To attend any further training / development courses as required
To ensure the plant and equipment is fully operational and meets production requirements 365 days per year. To provide support to the manufacturing areas whilst meeting budgetary requirements and within agreed timescales
To assist with planning, installation and commissioning equipment as required. To monitor equipment performance
To ensure a suitable availability of required essential spare parts, through liaison with the engineering manager and stores manager
To assist when requested, with capital project planning and installation
To coordinate all control system engineering aspects of Siemens (involving PLC Siemens (Simatic S7-1500), HMI Siemens WinCC, VFD (variable frequency drives: Sinamics, SEW, Lenze) while ensuring compliance with standards and current legislation, are maintained
To organize the planning, maintenance and modifications of control systems
To provide recommendations to improve plant and efficiency, along with cost effectiveness
To communicate, cooperate where required with other group personnel
To attend any meetings required as part of the normal duties, including occasional trips abroad
To demonstrate professional development by keeping skills up to date and in providing evidence of continuing development
To communicate effectively with the Management team in relation to all aspects of the operations, ensuring all issues are communicated in a timely and efficient manner and following the established reporting procedures
To operate as a member of a team helping to achieve optimum plant utilization and efficiency
To promote Safety, Health, Environmental and quality awareness
To ensure that the operation and related tasks are conducted in a safe working manner and that any incidents/accidents and hazards are duly reported
To maintain an orderly administrative system for the section, ensuring accuracy in all documentation
To ensure induction and safety training for new starters or visitors as required
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Technical hands-on ability relating to automation hardware and software
Understanding of PLC control system architecture and field control devices Siemens preferred, but other will be considered
Strong understanding of electrical diagrams
Online code monitoring, modification and development
Experience in automation control system start-ups, loop tuning, troubleshooting
Programming experience preferably PLC Siemens (Simatic S7-1500), HMI Siemens WinCC, VFD (variable frequency drives: Sinamics, SEW, Lenze)
Preferred
Training and certification from Siemens as an advantage
Familiarity with ePLAN as an advantage
Benefits
Training and Development
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Company
EGGER North America
As the global leader in wood-based materials, EGGER’s innovative decors and textured surfaces are trusted by architects, designers and fabricators worldwide.
10001+ employees
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