What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at ROI - Workforce as a Service (WaaS)?
We have an immediate need for a Controls Engineer for a premier company in the Clinton, TN area. The selected candidate will be responsible for the automation systems including the interface between the hardware and software development.
Areas of Responsibility:
· Will be responsible for designing automation systems to meet the needs of the company and cause the equipment to work in the anticipated way.
· Must demonstrate knowledge and expertise in sensor technologies and characteristics, material compatibility, control element devices and signals
· The Engineer is responsible for insuring that the company achieves its annual and long-range targets by mitigating risks, assuring efficiency and reliability, and researching cost savings solutions.
Essential Functions:
• Designs Controls and Automation Systems
• Measures and calculates equipment operation issues such as pressure drops, differential pressure, linearization.
• Manipulate variables by selecting, specifying and designing the installation of control element devicies.
• Use Control Signals and Signal Transmitssions to plan consistent communication information between each aspect of the system
• Maintain systems to the top performance level by regularly troubleshooting, testing and improving controls design and programming
• Researches and provides recommendations for new designs, processes or changes
• Establishes standards and guidelines in order to fulfill criteria
• Create spec sheets based on physical environment, regulations and requirements for system performance
• Detail projects; convert design into purchase requisitions and installation details to provide detailed information for project development and successful deployment
• Responsible for installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software in support of Capital Projects will be responsible for the automation system including the interface between the hardware and software development.
Education and Skills
• 4 Year Degree with Electrical Engineering discipline preferred
• 3-5 years’ experience minimum in a manufacturing setting
• Knowledge of Codes, Standards and Regulations of American National Standards Institute (ANSI), International Society of Automation (ISA), National Electrical Code (NEC), and National Electrical
• Manufacturing Association (NEMA)
• Working knowledge of Omron Control Logic and Allen Bradley Control Logic
• Proven record of continual improvement in area of expertise
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to deal and manage multiple projects
• Practical knowledge of lean/sigma strategies