What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Trelleborg?
Trelleborg’s Engineered Coated Fabrics operation is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry globally. We are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead. Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside.
Controls Engineer
Reporting to the Plant Engineering Manager, the Controls Engineer is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, and maintaining all industrial automation and controls systems throughout the manufacturing plant. Additional responsibilities include the design, sourcing, installing, implementation, and maintenance of industrial automation and manufacturing equipment including PLC programming & diagnostics.
Responsibilities
- Independently lead and collaboratively support Maintenance Technicians with troubleshooting industrial automation control components & system issues with plant equipment.
- Recommend, select, source, and maintain, all controls, electrical, and electronics spare parts for production equipment with a focus on organization and maintenance of that inventory.
- Improve process safety, reliability, quality, and consistency with thoughtful, justifiable application of your programming skills and implementation of novel technologies.
- Ensure accurate documentation creation and maintenance of records related to equipment modifications as well as equipment failures.
- Manage oversight of electronic component repair and share knowledgeable recommendations for 3rd party support, when needed.
- Maintain, update, generate, and perform current and future device calibrations to satisfy accuracy & precision requirements and aid in returning all calibrations activities to the Quality and/or Technical Departments & team members.
- Lead & assist Maintenance Technicians to create standardized preventative maintenance routines and work instructions, including support of plant infrastructure and facilities as required.
- Assist with training & development of fellow team members’ capabilities with selection, application, operation, troubleshooting/diagnosing, repairing, modifying, upgrading, and replacing industrial automation control devices.
- Assist production team through recommending, repairing, installing, upgrading, modifying, and replacing industrial automation components & systems.
- Ensure team is following the guidelines and intentions of the Quality and Environmental, Health and Safety policies by performing.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3-5 years direct experience and responsibility for industrial automation in a manufacturing environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Systems Engineering, Computer Science or related field preferred.
- Certifications with Allen-Bradley hardware & software (RSLogix 500 and RS Logix 5000, Studio 5000) necessary
- Experience and demonstrable knowledge of Parker, Siemens, PowerFlex, Yaskawa drives required.
- In-depth knowledge and demonstrable hands-on experience with electronics, industrial automation, electrical control systems, and effective troubleshooting/diagnostic skills with aforementioned systems is required.
- Valid NCBEEC Unlimited Electrical License beneficial.
- Individual contributor experience with electronics and PLC programming is required.
Successful candidate will have strengths in the following:
- Excellent written and verbal skills required.
- Effective & efficient technical and strategic problem solving, and organizational skills required.
- Exposure to Lean Six Sigma methodology acceptable, training and application evidence preferred.
- Attention to detail, accuracy, and precision.
- Analytical thinking
- Integrity
- Leadership
- Organizing, planning, and prioritizing work of others, while maintaining positive working relationships
- Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
- Developing and building teams
- Statistics
- Technical reading comprehension
- Technical writing
- Quality control analysis
- Active listening and learning
- Complex problem solving
- Business communication and presentation
- Troubleshooting
- Systems evaluation
- Innovative
- Self-starter with initiative, drive, and motivation to take responsibility and accountability for completing tasks/projects on-time and on-budget (must be driven to own the process)
- Excellent electrical & mechanical systems troubleshooting skills.
- Demonstrable ability to use all necessary test equipment & tools.
- First aid certification preferred.
Travel Requirements:
- Minimal domestic travel
Benefits
As a valued Trelleborg team member, you will enjoy:
- Competitive salary
- Annual variable bonus plan
- Generous benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401k
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee assistance program
- A rewarding career with greater opportunity for impact
Trelleborg is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.