Automation Controls Engineer

1 week ago


Charlottesville, Virginia, United States LIGHTHOUSE INSTRUMENTS LLC Full time
Job Description

Position Overview:

Lighthouse Instruments LLC is seeking a highly skilled Automation Controls Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering department, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining control systems for PLC-controlled pharmaceutical package inspection machinery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • System Design and Development:
    • Conceptualize 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
  • System Testing and Maintenance:
    • 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 and Support:
    • 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 and Support:
    • Support global service function
    • Develop customer training material
    • Develop preventative maintenance programs for PLC and HMI systems, as necessary, and routine troubleshooting activities

Requirements:

  • Education:
    • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Experience:
    • 7-10 years of Automation controls engineering preferred
  • Travel:
    • Domestic and International travel required (3-6 trips annually)
  • Eligibility:
    • MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S.A.

Success Factors:

  • Interpersonal and Communication Skills:
    • Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills are essential to interact professionally in this highly customer-facing position.
  • Problem Analysis and Resolution Skills:
    • Practical problem analysis and resolution skills.
  • Time Management and Prioritization:
    • Above-average Ability to be flexible, organize, manage time, and set/shift priorities while meeting required deadlines.
  • Teamwork and Collaboration:
    • A team player who can cultivate a team spirit within the department and maintain positive interdepartmental collaboration.
  • Adaptability and Interpretation:
    • 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


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