Controls Engineer

3 weeks ago

Charlottesville, United States LIGHTHOUSE INSTRUMENTS LLC Full time $115,000 - $130,000
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Position Description:

The Controls Project Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of Lighthouse Instruments, LLC's machine control activities, including designing, developing, testing, and maintaining control systems for PLC-controlled pharmaceutical package inspection machinery. This position develops and maintains control software and hardware for automation machines sold to the pharmaceutical industry.


PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

System Design, Test and Maintenance

· Conceptual layout of control system architecture for pharmaceutical inspection machinery

· Programmable logic controller (PLC) programming (A/B, Siemens)

· Human-machine interface programming (InteractX, FactoryTalk, Wonderware InTouch)

· Familiarity with SQL databases

· Use various types of test equipment in troubleshooting PLC and HMI systems, as necessary and according to design and customer specifications

· Assure machines operate most economically and efficiently

· Knowledge of industrial electrical and safety codes


Documentation

· Support the development and maintenance of quality system documents

· Internal quality documents include software design review protocols, software test protocols, and version control

· External customer documents, including Functional Specifications, Design Specifications, Installation Qualifications, Operational Qualifications, and Factory Acceptance Tests

· Development of customer turnover packages, including disaster recovery instructions


Service/Support

· Support global service function

· Develop customer training material

· Develop preventative maintenance programs for PLC and HMI systems, as necessary, and routine troubleshooting activities


Organizational Relationships:


· Reports to the Manager of Engineering

· Interacts with Automation Product Manager, Engineering team, external suppliers and customers




Requirements:

Position Requirements:


· Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

· 7-10 years of Automation controls engineering preferred

· Domestic and International travel required (3-6 trips annually)

  • MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S.A.
  • No Recruiter Calls-PLEASE



Success Factors:


· Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills are essential to interact professionally in this highly customer-facing position.

· Active listening and clear communication skills: verbal, written, and presentation skills (e.g., grammar, writing, and editing) to interact professionally with individuals internally with co-workers and externally with vendors and clients is required.

· Practical problem analysis and resolution skills.

· Above-average Ability to be flexible, organize, manage time, and set/shift priorities while meeting required deadlines.

· A team player who can cultivate a team spirit within the department and maintain positive interdepartmental collaboration.

· Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply Organization guidelines and procedures within the position and the department.


Career Progression:


· Senior Controls Engineer

· Project Manager

· Engineering Manager


Lighthouse Instruments LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the U.S. includes race, color, religion, natural origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical and mental disabilities, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification. Equal employment opportunity includes but is not limited to hiring, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leave of absence, and termination.

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