Mactac North America ยท 14 hours ago
Automation & Controls Engineer
Mactac North America is a leader in the pressure-sensitive adhesive industry, offering a full range of adhesive solutions. The Automation & Controls Engineer will design, build, and maintain automated systems and machines, integrating electrical, mechanical, and software components to ensure efficient operation of complex machinery and processes.
Chemicals
Responsibilities
Support manufacturing to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives for the facility
Participate in safety incident investigations and carryout the implementation of corrective actions
Partner with operations and process engineering to identify opportunities to implement new technologies that improve reliability and operational efficiency
Contribute to improving operations as a cross-functional team member in Continuous Improvement projects and kaizen events
Proactively investigate the daily controls functionality by monitoring Trends data and on-the-floor observation of machine uptime and work with process engineers to make sure all corrective actions and documentation takes place to avoid downtime
Lead programming related capital projects from concept to completion. Be able to successfully identify, develop, justify, plan, implement, and transition projects to operations
Monitor and manage electrical component obsolescence. Develop and execute plans based on part availability and risk to upgrade components, drives, and software
Design and engineer machine and equipment modifications and upgrades with precision and accuracy, and without unreasonable interruptions to manufacturing
Assist in the development and support proactive maintenance program, through creation of recurring inspections, PM tasks, and work instructions
Develop and program embedded systems, control algorithms, and software interfaces using programming languages for machines and automated equipment
Identify, analyze, and resolve issues in electromechanical systems. Work closely with maintenance team for the same
Assist Facility maintenance with the on-going operation and maintenance of general plant utilities and services
Maintain orderly project files, control system changes logs and continuously update equipment documentation
Qualification
Required
2-5 Years of experience in similar roles
Microsoft Office
ERP Experience desired
PLC Systems and Programming
2-5 Years of Variable Frequency Drive Experience programming and troubleshooting
Plant Electrical Communication Systems (Ethernet IP, ControlNet) HMI programming (FactoryTalk View/Wonderware)
Power Distribution and Control
Planned Maintenance
Solid Troubleshooting methods and experience
Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills
Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical or Automation and Control Preferred)
Work Authorization: Legal authorization to work in the US is required
Preferred
Industry experience in roll label/chemical/pharmaceutical
Experience in paper or film roll industry providing pressure-sensitive materials, labels, and adhesives
Company
Mactac North America
Mactac is an industry leader of pressure-sensitive adhesive solutions for several industries, including Graphics, Roll Label, Sheets, Medical Adhesives and Industrial Tapes.