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Ensinger Inc. lists this Automation Controls Engineer - Plastics Manufacturer opportunity in city of washington, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Automation Controls Engineer – Plastics Manufacturer
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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 Responsibilities
Design, 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 Duties
Promote safe work practices and demonstrate a zero tolerance for non-compliance with safe work practices, policies and regulations
Partner with Quality, Process Engineering and Operations team members to ensure equipment is meeting expectations and producing desired outcomes
Understand process control issues, developing control solutions to improve outcomes
Analyze and recommend changes to equipment for improvements in performance and cost reduction
Develop project requirements, preparing project specifications, cost estimates and justification
Prepare equipment drawings and documentation, supervise implementation
Develop and document new PLC control systems from concept to qualification
Maintain configuration control of current PLC source code Support training initiatives on new installations and develop standard operating procedures
Conduct risk assessments
Manage building automation systems, improving facility efficiencies and control
Maintain maintenance database to ensure all assets are documented with complete PM programs
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent, three years applicable experience
Successful experience xzgxqkn in manufacturing operations to improve performance with emphasis on driving safety, productivity, quality, cost and continuous improvement
Advanced PLC and HMI Programming experience with networked based communications in Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus DP, Profinet, OPC/UA protocols
Experience with VFD and Servo motor drive platforms and SCADA based communications experience, a plus
Skilled in 2D and 3D CAD software and able to develop both mechanical and electrical drawings
Self-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 manipulate
To Obtain Additional Information
· For additional information about Ensinger, please see our website:, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Worksite address
city of washington, PA, 15301, US
Who can apply
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