Automation Controls Engineer - Plastics Manufacturer
Ensinger Inc. · Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
Automation Controls Engineer – Plastics Manufacturer
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
Do you enjoy developing and implementing equipment technologies supporting the safe, productive operation and maintenance of a growing multi-national manufacturing company? If you are an Automation controls Engineer with a strong interest in making a difference – an Ensinger career is for you.
Ensinger processes high performance engineering plastics in our North American headquarters located in Washington, PA and four additional US production facilities. Globally, the Ensinger Group is engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of semi-finished materials, compounds, composites, parts and profiles.
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop and implement solutions which control dynamic systems. The aim of the Automation Controls Engineer is to bring stability to these constantly changing systems to safely produce the desired outcome(s). Objectives will include holistic solutions automating and inter-connecting manufacturing equipment, thereby advancing the operations to Industry 4.0. The Automation Controls Engineer will support team members in automation improvements, equipment technology upgrades and technical support by applying skill sets in PLC programming, advance motor control solutions and SCADA systems.
Responsibilities and DutiesPromote safe work practices and demonstrate a zero tolerance for non-compliance with safe work practices, policies and regulationsPartner with Quality, Process Engineering and Operations team members to ensure equipment is meeting expectations and producing desired outcomesUnderstand process control issues, developing control solutions to improve outcomesAnalyze and recommend changes to equipment for improvements in performance and cost reductionDevelop project requirements, preparing project specifications, cost estimates and justificationPrepare equipment drawings and documentation, supervise implementationDevelop and document new PLC control systems from concept to qualificationMaintain configuration control of current PLC source code Support training initiatives on new installations and develop standard operating proceduresConduct risk assessmentsManage building automation systems, improving facility efficiencies and controlMaintain maintenance database to ensure all assets are documented with complete PM programs
RequirementsBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent, three years applicable experienceSuccessful experience xzbcwsv in manufacturing operations to improve performance with emphasis on driving safety, productivity, quality, cost and continuous improvementAdvanced PLC and HMI Programming experience with networked based communications in Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus DP, Profinet, OPC/UA protocolsExperience with VFD and Servo motor drive platforms and SCADA based communications experience, a plusSkilled in 2D and 3D CAD software and able to develop both mechanical and electrical drawingsSelf-motivated and willing to work in office environment and “hands on” in the plant
Physical Demands· Sit, stand, walk, climb ladders, bend, twist, grasp, lift, hold and manipulateTo Obtain Additional Information· For additional information about Ensinger, please see our website: , Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
Do you enjoy developing and implementing equipment technologies supporting the safe, productive operation and maintenance of a growing multi-national manufacturing company? If you are an Automation controls Engineer with a strong interest in making a difference – an Ensinger career is for you.
Ensinger processes high performance engineering plastics in our North American headquarters located in Washington, PA and four additional US production facilities. Globally, the Ensinger Group is engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of semi-finished materials, compounds, composites, parts and profiles.
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop and implement solutions which control dynamic systems. The aim of the Automation Controls Engineer is to bring stability to these constantly changing systems to safely produce the desired outcome(s). Objectives will include holistic solutions automating and inter-connecting manufacturing equipment, thereby advancing the operations to Industry 4.0. The Automation Controls Engineer will support team members in automation improvements, equipment technology upgrades and technical support by applying skill sets in PLC programming, advance motor control solutions and SCADA systems.
Responsibilities and DutiesPromote safe work practices and demonstrate a zero tolerance for non-compliance with safe work practices, policies and regulationsPartner with Quality, Process Engineering and Operations team members to ensure equipment is meeting expectations and producing desired outcomesUnderstand process control issues, developing control solutions to improve outcomesAnalyze and recommend changes to equipment for improvements in performance and cost reductionDevelop project requirements, preparing project specifications, cost estimates and justificationPrepare equipment drawings and documentation, supervise implementationDevelop and document new PLC control systems from concept to qualificationMaintain configuration control of current PLC source code Support training initiatives on new installations and develop standard operating proceduresConduct risk assessmentsManage building automation systems, improving facility efficiencies and controlMaintain maintenance database to ensure all assets are documented with complete PM programs
RequirementsBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent, three years applicable experienceSuccessful experience xzbcwsv in manufacturing operations to improve performance with emphasis on driving safety, productivity, quality, cost and continuous improvementAdvanced PLC and HMI Programming experience with networked based communications in Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus DP, Profinet, OPC/UA protocolsExperience with VFD and Servo motor drive platforms and SCADA based communications experience, a plusSkilled in 2D and 3D CAD software and able to develop both mechanical and electrical drawingsSelf-motivated and willing to work in office environment and “hands on” in the plant
Physical Demands· Sit, stand, walk, climb ladders, bend, twist, grasp, lift, hold and manipulateTo Obtain Additional Information· For additional information about Ensinger, please see our website: , Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Details
| Company | Ensinger Inc. |
| Location | Washington, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | tech |
| Experience | permanent |