Senior Controls and Automation Engineer

Description:

Our client is currently seeking a Senior Automation and Controls Engineer for their facility near Bethlehem, PA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate project feasibility and prioritize automation and control initiatives.
• Provide leadership, training, and performance evaluations for a team of engineers and technicians.
• Oversee capital project execution, including financial justification, planning, design, programming, testing, and system commissioning.
• Develop and enforce machine safety control standards in compliance with industry regulations.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices across the team.
• Offer expert guidance in electrical control development, maintenance, and troubleshooting for all manufacturing processes.
• Lead data-driven troubleshooting efforts to optimize key processes and decision-making.
• Manage industrial communication protocols and maintain physical industrial networks.
• Provide technical insights on capital projects and process development.
• Apply advanced expertise to machine qualification processes at supplier sites and in-house.
• Maintain accurate documentation of machine software and version updates to prevent production disruptions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree: in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• 10+ years: of experience in manufacturing support with expertise in Electrical, Electronic, and Industrial Controls, including PLC debugging and various control software.
• At least 7 years: of direct management experience leading technical staff.
• Strong proficiency: in Rockwell software (Studio5000, RSLogix500, FactoryTalk).
• Expertise: in Rockwell Kinetix motion control systems.
• Experience: specifying and integrating industrial and collaborative robotics.
• Familiarity: with data collection tools such as Wonderware AchestrA and InSQL.
• Comprehensive knowledge: of NEC and NFPA codes.
• Solid understanding: of electrical safety and industrial power distribution.
• Experience: with control networks including DeviceNet, ControlNet, Remote IO, Data Highway Plus, and Ethernet.
• Ability: to communicate technical concepts clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Working knowledge: of AutoCAD electrical schematic design.
• Strong multitasking skills: ability to manage multiple projects, draft RFAs, and oversee contractors.
• Availability: to provide support during off-hours for troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.