Controls EngineerAscentek, Inc. • Shreveport, LA, US

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Controls Engineer

Ascentek, Inc. • Shreveport, LA, US

Hace 14 días

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Descripción del trabajo

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2024 USA Great Place to Work certified company :

A position that is : Salary, Full time, Mon-Fri

Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
Dental and Vision Insurance
FSA / HSA options
Paid parental leave
Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
401(k) with a generous company match
Pet Insurance Benefits
21 Paid Days Off
7 Paid Holidays
Dress For Your Day (casual dress environment)
Company computer provided

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO OUR TEAM :

The primary function of this position will be to design, program, install, and maintain a wide variety of control systems. Primary duty will be the support of the Shreveport manufacturing plant with the potential to support electrical / control systems at of multiple facilities. Equipment automation, system upgrades and integration, programming, as well as capital projects, engineering scoping, design, and project management. The project(s) scope includes system design, control and machine specifications, troubleshooting of equipment, process engineering and continuous improvement initiatives. May at times mentor / lead junior automation technicians.

Key Responsibilities :

Responsible for developing and managing project scope, budget, and schedule for new projects

Works together with engineers and operations on major equipment and facility improvements and acquisitions

Travel up to 25% depending on projects / need.

Support of plant control systems to maintain daily operation

Work together with engineering / IT to maintain OT networks

Willing to be "hands on" and dig in as needed

Education :

Bachelor's degree Electrical, Controls, or Automation Engineering preferred but not required

Experience and / or Training :

Responsible for owning and implementing controls projects from concept to installation.

Electrical design and layout and schematic layout and updates

Minimum five years' experience with automation & controls in a manufacturing environment

Experience and / or Training :

Direct experience developing digital twin programs for complex systems

Knowledge of battery safety standards (UL, IEC, UN 38.3)

Background in high-reliability industries such as automotive, aerospace, or grid storage

Electrical / Hardware Design

Experience with AutoCAD Electrical is preferred.

Knowledge working and designing AC / DC circuits with 120,208,220,480VAC, 24VDC

Ability to work with and design safety circuits for e-stops and guard door interlocks.

Knowledge of design standards and safe practices as it relates to the design of electrical control panels, including : NFPA 79, UL508A; Hazardous location : NFPA 497, NFPA 499, NEC Articles 500-516, UL 1203, UL 60079

Knowledge of sizing components to project requirements such as : VFD's, PLC's as well as using best practices for use of remote I / O platforms.

Ability to walk through project concepts and generate BOM based on rough project requirements.

Software Programming

PLC's : Allen Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix.

Must have strong skills with the following software platforms :

Ability to write and read PLC code in Ladder Logic, Function Block, and Structured Text

Ability to demonstrate writing clear concise programs with defined architecture and good documentation

HMI

Knowledge of Maple Systems, Allen Bradley, and Ignition PC based HMI's.

Must have strong skills with the following software platforms :

Allen Bradley FactoryTalk View ME, SE, Optix; Maple Systems; Ignition

Ability to design screens that are efficient and intuitive for operator use..

Knowledge working with SCADA / tablet control systems is a plus.

VFD

Allen Bradley Powerflex, ABB

Knowledge of VFD setup, communications, and parameter setup.

Other desired qualifications, but not required

Fanuc robotic programming and integration

Vision system programming, Barcode reading and integration, RFID integration

The ability and willingness to learn just about anything new within the automation field

Network Design

Must possess knowledge of network segmentation within automation.

General knowledge of OT network design and OT / IT convergence best practices (Purdue)

General knowledge of OT / IT convergence and best practices.

Wireless network design : AP's, Tablets, POE use is desirable.

Able to demonstrate startup and commissioning of new equipment in a safe manner.

Knowledge of how to test all equipment as it is brought into the production state.

Support

Good communication skills. Need to be able to communicate with managers and operators to identify downtime issues and best ways to resolve in a timely manner.

Able to troubleshoot all aspects of automation including but not limited to :

Electrical

Software

Network

Able to demonstrate the ability to use the proper tools needed to troubleshoot the above-mentioned issues.

Ability to support plant production operations and maintenance staff to ensure maximum up time.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. Good vision is required for inspecting parts and equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.The ability to focus while working near production equipment and other distractions.

Office and warehouse environment. High temperatures, especially in the summer in both the warehouse and tank farm. Employees may need to work off elevated heights in a scissor lift on occasion

At Ascentek, we are committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information about our career opportunities. For the most accurate job descriptions, salary details, and benefit information, we encourage you to visit our official careers page athttps : / / www.ascentek.com / careers / .

Ascentek is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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