Corporate Automation & Controls Engineer – IV

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +35 more states.

📋 Description

• Deliver technical expertise and guidance for control and automation systems.

• Assist in the management of control and automation systems, data acquisition, and production network operations.

• Take charge of various plants or projects impacting multiple facilities.

• Diagnose electrical issues related to production line operations.

• Offer technical support and mentorship to Plant Controls staff and regional engineers.

• Spearhead high-stakes engineering initiatives and tackle intricate technical challenges.

• Set technical standards without formal management responsibilities.

• Steer cross-functional project teams utilizing specialized knowledge and operational discipline.

• Serve as the primary internal engineering contact for control systems.

• Discover opportunities to enhance plant efficiency.

• Disseminate best practices throughout the organization.

• Develop and uphold standards for the controls team.

• Communicate and enforce standards across the organization.

• Lead and manage strategic projects spanning multiple plants.

• Oversee the establishment of new plants and processes.

• Provide plant assistance when local personnel or regional teams are facing challenges.

• Deliver training on control systems as needed.

• Offer troubleshooting expertise through remote and on-site support when required.

• Collaborate with the controls group for information and adherence to standards.

• Keep abreast of contemporary technology and its relevance to the industry.

• Engage with controls team members via meetings, conference calls, and technical support.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is mandatory.

• At least 5 years of Controls Engineering experience in a continuous manufacturing setting is required.

• Over 10 years of Controls Engineering experience in a continuous manufacturing environment is preferred.

• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

• Proficiency in Rockwell Automation software, including Studio 5000, RSLogix 500, FTView, CCW, and FTAC.

• Skilled in selecting, configuring, and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PowerFlex variable frequency drives.

• Experience in HMI development with FTView and/or Wonderware.

• Background in maintaining production networks, including servers and managed switches.

• Expertise in electrical components, electrical power distribution systems, PLCs, instrumentation, and variable speed AC drives.

• Experience in process control, defining, designing, installing, and maintaining control logic systems and equipment in a continuous process manufacturing context.

• Proficiency in selecting, configuring, and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley Kinetix servo drives.

• Experience with Allen-Bradley safety PLCs, I/O, and STO hardware selection, configuration, and troubleshooting.

• Proven experience in leading controls projects, including scope preparation, vendor meetings, vendor progress assessment, installation, and startup.

• Ability to utilize trending and analytical tools for troubleshooting process challenges.

• Experience as a Controls Subject Matter Expert (SME) in continuous web handling operations.

• Strong grasp of basic electrical theory.

• Familiarity with electrical/electromechanical devices.

• Knowledge of various instrumentation types and their calibration, including pressure, temperature, and flow.

• Capability to tune PID controllers.

• Experience in controls within a continuous web handling operation is preferred but not required.

• Excellent communication skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health insurance for employees and their families.

• Family-building support benefits to assist with fertility and parenthood.

• 401(k) plan featuring employer match and pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.

• Wellness program to promote health and well-being.

• Free financial coaching services.

• Employee referral program.

• Product rebates on purchases for an employee’s primary residence.

• Access to internal training programs and courses.

• Tuition reimbursement initiative.

• Employee Resource Groups dedicated to education and allyship.

• Vacation packages available for full-time permanent employees.