Process Controls Engineer
- Fort Smith, AR
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work with a safety-first mindset, a sense of urgency, and with focus on your customers
- Troubleshoot production issues related to PLCs, HMIs, drives, safety systems, IT/OT networks, and other control system devices using programming software and electrical schematics
- Evaluate root cause, and address technical issues with long term solutions in mind
- Design modifications for control systems, including specifying parts lists, producing schematics using AutoCAD, modifying programs, and leading commissioning efforts
- Evaluate and optimize processes and equipment operation through implementing changes to programs and circuitry
- Define and develop data within PLCs to support the operation's reporting needs
- Manage projects related to control system enhancements or retrofits
- Communicate and work with various operational, environmental, maintenance, and engineering levels in a team environment, while being self-motivated and accomplishing individual goals
- Effectively communicate with internal customers and leadership
- Keep documentation clean and programs backed up in alignment with established processes
- Train maintenance technicians and operators on new technology to allow proper maintenance and trouble shooting
- Support Break Down Analysis process and create One Point Lessons to support knowledge transfer
- Support and adhere to Reliability Work Process (RWP).
- Support and lead Plant TPM Initiatives and Projects
- Ensure adherence to management of change process.
- Three or more years of professional experience working with PLC-based industrial process control systems
- Proficient PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programming skills
- Knowledge of practical application of OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and ANSI standards
- Experience drawing schematics using AutoCAD
- Experience with Allen Bradley hardware and software
- Experience with drives, HMIs, and robotics
- Experience working on converting and packaging equipment
- Understanding of Ethernet-based industrial process control network
- Knowledge of 480v-5v Circuits
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in an engineering field (strongly preferred)
- Experience with Siemens hardware and software (strongly preferred)
- Certifications related to machine safety circuitry standards or specific control platforms
- Experience designing, developing, and maintaining electrical power systems for various applications, ensuring they are efficient, reliable, and safe. (Preferred, but not required)
- Ability to influence without authority.
- Ability to safeguard self and others with proper PPE for the specific task
- Exposure to hot/cold temperature- periodically
- Exposure to noise- periodically
- Hand/Eye Coordination- continuously
- Walk, sit, stand for duration of shift with regular breaks
- Lift/carry/move up to 25 lbs. independently and heavier weights with assistance.
- Climb stairs, steps, and ladders
- Work at heights-periodically
- Ability to work extended hours as necessary
- Able to communicate with co-worker's face to face, by telephone, and electronic communications.
- Possess manual dexterity necessary and ability to operate equipment, operate a computer, and other standard office equipment.
- Vision adequate to manipulate equipment controls, complete paperwork, utilize computers, and have depth perception.