
Sr. Controls Engineer
- Portland, OR
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Collaborate with operations personnel and the quality assurance department to gain a deep understanding of operational processes, our products, and how they are qualitatively measured
- Maintain and improve in-house software process models as well as third-party software process models no longer supported by vendors; monitor model performance via analysis of measured data
- Develop strategies to reduce defects, delays, and other missed opportunities
- Gather and analyze data to produce proof-of-concept models for process improvement, ensuring that the data recorded accurately represents the process
- Understand equipment limitations, collaborate with engineering personnel to continually improve equipment performance
- Develop strong vendor relationships in an effort to understand the equipment and software process models they provide
- Develop training tools to help team members across the organization gain a better understanding of the process
- Maintain all Level II supervisory systems hardware and software components, i.e., perform upgrades, apply patches, etc.
- Accountability of 24/7/365 mission critical services in manufacturing operations provided by the Level II supervisory systems
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer, Electrical, Manufacturing or Materials Science Engineering with an emphasis on process modelling, control theory and statistical analysis
- 10 years of experience, preferably in the steel industry (Rolling Mills) or manufacturing
- Strong mathematical background with experience in implementing various numerical methods
- Adaptive software process models experience and/or training
- Software development and support experience with DEC Fortran, DEC C programming languages on OpenVMS operating systems
- Software development and support experience with .NET programming languages on Windows OS
- Database knowledge, experienced with Microsoft SQL Server/T-SQL programming skills
- Familiarity with virtual environments, e.g., VMware, preferred
- Understanding Industrial Networking and topology, preferred
- Able to read through complicated algorithms and/or source code to identify problems or areas for improvement and propose solutions
- Knowledge of group problem solving techniques such as brainstorming, value stream mapping and/or Kaizen events
- Willing and able to support the 24 hour operation through variable shifts and/or off-hours remote and telephone support
- Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
- Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
- Short and long term disability programs
- Competitive retirement plans
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
- Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
- Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
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