Senior Controls Engineer - Multiple Teams

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather requirements (e.g. functional system requirements, safety requirements, automation) for new melting, treatment and transfer systems 

• Responsible for all controls related activities at GFTX Melt Center esponsible for all controls related activities at GFTX Melt Center 

• Use your exceptional programming abilities in all related software and hardware PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA Systems 

• Be able to interface and assist the maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures 

• Be able to develop & maintain proper documentation of all electrical equipment and associated procedures 

• Be able to identify weak areas of the production systems using root cause analysis and implement effective counter measures and controls improvements 
• Drive improvements with controls logic to improve shop safety and delivery 

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Controls Engineering, or equivalent experience.  Other relevant combinations of training/experience may be considered
• Hands on. Must be able & willing to work primarily on the production floor with respective operations, facility, suppliers and manufacturing teams to solve problems and implement solutions and processes 

• 5+ years of experience with design and programming of Siemens PLC and controls systems specific to combustion systems, emissions control and molten metal delivery

• Experience with 480-volt distribution systems, drives communication and setup, network knowledge, PID setup and tuning, safety integration and commissioning of complex controls systems 

• Experience introducing new foundry equipment and controls systems into a production environment preferred  

• Demonstrated project management abilities 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills