C&A (Controls & Automation) Engineer

Position: C&A Engineer
Location: Cleveland, OH (Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months Contract

H1B, -EAD & TN

POSITION SUMMARY

Multiskilled individual with responsibility to maintain and troubleshoot all process control and operational support systems equipment in a proactive manner, troubleshoot and repair breakdowns on all major electrical and computer-based equipment. Support factory electrical & automation engineering functions. Assist with capital and process improvement project teams.

A) PLC Control Systems:

Strong understanding of PLC control systems and the circuit logic to equipment components.

• Troubleshoot PLC’s, their control panels and associated hardware.
• Troubleshoot HMI systems.
• Assist with programming and commissioning of PLC and HMI programs.
• Troubleshoot and program variable frequency drive motors, servo motors, and robot control systems.
• Interpret electrical schematics and complex safety circuit networks.

B) Industrial Electrical System:

Strong understanding of low and medium voltage electrical distribution systems, including motor control centers, distribution panels, and circuit protection devices.

• Troubleshoot electrical circuits from motor starter to load, including three phase 480 VAC, 120 VAC, and 24 VDC control and power systems.
• Update motor controls circuit design.
• Understand Machine Safety circuits and performance level identification.

C) System Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)/Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

• Basic Knowledge of control system networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, and instrument digital bus systems).
• Basic troubleshooting of network switches, internet routing protocols and machine messaging protocols.
• Ensure documentation and backup of control system network data and any system, device, or instrument configuration changes.

D) Electrical & Automation Equipment Preventive Maintenance (PM)

• Instrument Calibration: Perform calibration of instruments and program documentation.
• Maintain factory electrical & application program documentation. (Schematic’s, PLC’s, HMI’s)
• Perform electrical and automation equipment PM work orders in alignment with factory’s maintenance planning and scheduling.
• CMMS system (SAP-AMM) – Access and utilize AMM to accurately document all maintenance activities in AMM.
• Identify, create Work orders, and execute work order per weekly maintenance schedule.
• Perform time entry and technical feedback on work performed.
• Improve Maintenance Plans.
• Provide feedback to Maintenance Planner related to work order needs to improve current line performance and opportunities to improve.
• Review required spare parts to ensure accurate bill of materials.

E) Industrial Performance Improvement

• Understand factory’s key processes (including Industrial Services, Quality, etc)
• Actively identify opportunities to improve key plant indicators (safety, quality, cost, and service) in E&A systems.
• Support other maintenance troubleshooting and line maintenance as needed.

F) Other

• Ensure the reliable operation of the automation of the Utility Management System
• Ensure the reliable operation of the automation of the Energy Management System
• Ensure the reliable operation of product Quality Control systems, including automated Statistical Process Control, Quality Management Systems, and Advanced Process Controls.
• Support electrical and automation training for other technicians and operators.
• Support of the automation obsolescence program
• Participate in capital and process improvement teams.
• Participate in IWG and supporting and maintaining KPIs.
• Execute real time trouble shooting and problem solving with maintenance /Operations team and follow-up on issues to ensure that they are completed and that the issues are addressed.

Participate in Problem Solving for line improvements, deviations, Safety and Quality failures. Not limited but including GSTD, BDAs.