Automation Engineer for Process Optimization

1 week ago


Channahon, Illinois, United States Confident Staffing Full time

Company Overview:

We are a leading provider of fiber-reinforced composite materials, manufacturing fiberglass-reinforced plastic panels and coils for various industries.

Salary: $110-125k per year

Job Description:

The Controls Engineer will develop projects to upgrade automation for our Joliet operation. This position will work with the project teams and contractors specifying and installing control systems and will also provide troubleshooting and repair support for this location's Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Programming and implementation of control strategies
  • Develop and apply strategies to optimize on-going operations using the automation platform and in conjunction with the operating and engineering staff
  • Documentation of systems
  • Specification of instruments, control equipment, and analyzers
  • Responsible for troubleshooting and developing repair strategies for new and existing plant controls equipment
  • Oversee the implementation and execution of reliability programs for plant process controls equipment
  • Provide project controls advice in regards to procuring controls equipment and how they are to be applied
  • Ability to travel a few times a year

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering preferred
  • 5 + years' experience in a process controls engineering role or instrument engineering role
  • Experience with the following required: Siemens or Allen-Bradley, Reliance Electric DC drives (FlexPak, MinPak), Benshaw RVSS (Reduced Voltage Soft Starters), MicroMotion Mass Flow Meters
  • Knowledge of typical process industry standards and codes (NEC, NFPA etc.)
  • A proven track record supporting process controls in a production environment
  • Experience designing for and working in classified locations (i.e. Class 1 Div.1)
  • Capital project development and execution
  • Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
  • Knowledge of the following preferred: Wonderware, Recipe Management Systems, and Flow Control

Benefits: A day shift schedule, Monday-Friday, is offered.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected group status.



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