Proterial Cable America · 12 hours ago
Controls Engineer
Proterial Cable America is focused on enhancing plant automation and process control systems. The Controls Engineer will lead control system upgrades and capital projects while ensuring safety, reliability, and productivity in plant operations.
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Responsibilities
Committed to ensuring the safety of self and others through the following of all safety practices and procedures
Provides expertise and supervises process control programming function
Performs maintenance on existing systems as assigned such as software backups
Tests and performs validity checks on program logic
Prepares documentation of developed programs according to accepted standards
Participates in determining hardware and software requirements for continued effective operation
Develop new business proposals
Ability to write and execute Capital projects, working with contractors and maintenance to achieve desired result from a project standpoint as well as a productivity standpoint
Develop new business proposals
Panel design and layout, bill of materials, and wiring schematic capabilities are expected with this position
Develops computer programs to assist in troubleshooting and calibrating process automation hardware
Develop training modules to assist maintenance in troubleshooting process equipment
Analyze current systems and develop strategy for future growth
Implement control system improvement to realize plant capacity productivity gains
Work closely with IT to populate / create databases necessary for improved process capability and understanding
Increase plant availability
Proficiency in PLC programming language. (Allen Bradley, Semans and GE Fanuc required)
HMI programming and configuration of the following software packages Wonderware, and Rockwell Software
Good knowledge and application of Oracle Databases
Working knowledge of industrial instrumentation, process control theory and computer systems
Ability to analyze technical process related data
Working knowledge of motors, drives and various field devices a plus
Firm understanding of electrical engineering practices
The candidate must have experience reading and red-lining PI&D drawings
Must be able to work most of the time in a warm/hot plant environment
Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 100lbs as/when needed
Must be able to kneel, crawl, bend, and crouch to perform work tasks
Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Electrical Engineering, or Process Engineering
5-7 years of experience working with electronic control systems
Proficiency in PLC programming language. (Allen Bradley, Semans and GE Fanuc required)
HMI programming and configuration of the following software packages Wonderware, and Rockwell Software
Good knowledge and application of Oracle Databases
Working knowledge of industrial instrumentation, process control theory and computer systems
Ability to analyze technical process related data
Working knowledge of motors, drives and various field devices a plus
Firm understanding of electrical engineering practices
Experience reading and red-lining PI&D drawings
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
Frequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching and climbing ladders during entire shift
Ability to lift, carry, maneuver and move up to 50 lbs. of objects in the facility
Required to talk, hear and demonstrate manual hand and finger dexterity
Eye-hand coordination to handle, machinery, materials, parts and working with hand tools
Regular attendance and ability to work in excess of a 40-hour week if necessary
Preferred
Panel design and layout, bill of materials, and wiring schematic capabilities are expected with this position
Ability to write and execute Capital projects, working with contractors and maintenance to achieve desired result from a project standpoint as well as a productivity standpoint
Develop training modules to assist maintenance in troubleshooting process equipment
Analyze current systems and develop strategy for future growth
Implement control system improvement to realize plant capacity productivity gains
Work closely with IT to populate / create databases necessary for improved process capability and understanding
Increase plant availability
Company
Proterial Cable America
Proterial Cable America, (formerly Hitachi Cable America) specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced communication, medical, and automotive cable solutions, delivering innovative products that meet the diverse needs of telecommunications, healthcare, and automotive industries.
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