iLocatum ยท 18 hours ago
Controls Engineer
McCalla, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expiLocatum is seeking a Controls Engineer to support their manufacturing operations. The role involves developing power and control standards, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and providing engineering support for capital projects while collaborating with various stakeholders to improve operational performance.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Partner with the site Controls Engineering Manager to develop power and control standards and ensure consistent application within the assigned area of responsibility
Validate MES data from PLCs into Proficy and support Plant Engineers in conditioning PLC data to enable effective data analysis and application development
Own the accuracy, reliability, and ongoing maintenance of site sustainability metering systems (power monitors and flow meters), and leverage power monitoring data to develop plans that reduce energy consumption and operating costs
Provide subject matter expertise in the design and implementation of machine control and process automation solutions, including control strategies, HMI design, MES applications, and KPI development
Collaborate with the Controls Engineering Manager, department leadership, and technicians to identify failure root causes and develop countermeasure strategies to improve safety, quality, reliability, and cost performance
Own key elements of power and control systems, including electrical safety programs (LOTO, electrical PPE, energized work permits, low-voltage qualification, etc.) and Quality/CCP compliance systems (checkweighers, metal detectors, vision systems, ingredient flow monitoring, temperature controls, etc.)
Work closely with engineering and operations leaders on the selection, installation, and start-up of new equipment
Serve as project manager for electrical and instrumentation (E&I) focused initiatives
Provide power and controls engineering support for capital projects as required
Support other areas of the plant as business needs dictate
Ensure compliance with local and national regulatory codes (NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, OSHA 1910) and enforce safe work practices and equipment compliance within the assigned area
Demonstrate strong technical system knowledge and the ability to learn and integrate new technologies
Utilize plant systems software such as Proficy, project management tools, and eAM systems
Exhibit self-motivation and the ability to motivate and influence others
Apply strong organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
Communicate effectively through presentations and written and verbal communication
Maintain proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Travel as required and demonstrate flexibility to work off-shifts or weekends when needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum of 5 years of relevant controls engineering experience
At least 2 years of experience leading and developing others, such as maintenance technicians or engineers
Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience
Experience coaching E&I technicians and supporting the development of a sustainable plant-wide E&I skills program
Serve as a subject matter expert for plant power and control systems and act as a key member of the plant's technical leadership team
Strong technical depth across Rockwell hardware and software platforms, power distribution systems, and instrumentation
Proven ability to lead root cause analysis efforts related to controls-based failures
Controls or electrical experience within food or other GMP manufacturing environments preferred
Preferred
Controls or electrical experience within food or other GMP manufacturing environments preferred
Ability to effectively engage, lead, and build technical capability on the manufacturing floor
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Extensive knowledge of machine and process control hardware, instrumentation, and software, including Allen-Bradley PLCs and Rockwell FactoryTalk platforms
Company
iLocatum
iLocatum is an executive search firm representing job openings in virtually every industry and job function across the country.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase