Automation Controls Engineer

3 weeks ago

Cedartown, Georgia, United States SolarCycle Full time
About the Role

The Controls and Automation Engineer will be responsible for supporting, optimizing, and enhancing the automation systems within our solar panel recycling facility. This role requires fluency in both Mandarin and English to effectively communicate with our original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in China. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in controls and automation, with experience in ladder logic, safety interlocks, and logging, as well as proficiency in Siemens PLC coding. Additionally, the candidate should be a strong project manager, capable of handling complex projects and using project management tools like Microsoft Project or Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize automation systems for mechanical machinery used in solar panel recycling. This includes programming and troubleshooting ladder logic, safety interlocks, and logging systems.
• Act as a liaison between the company and the OEMs, ensuring clear communication and understanding of technical specifications and requirements in both Mandarin and English.
• Create detailed technical specifications for the controls schema, ensuring the Operations team can understand the basics of how the equipment works. Write and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for any programmatic changes made to the equipment.
• Lead and manage projects related to equipment automation and optimization, utilizing project management software such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet to ensure timely and successful project completion.
• Spend several weeks or months at our facility in Odessa, TX, to observe and improve the controls on the equipment, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
• Ensure all automation systems meet safety standards and regulatory compliance, implementing necessary safety interlocks and protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, or Automation Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in controls and automation, with a strong focus on ladder logic programming, safety interlocks, and logging.
• Fluency in Mandarin and English is required.
• Proficiency in Siemens PLC coding is a plus.
• Strong project management skills, with experience using tech-enabled project management software such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet.
• Ability to travel between China and the United States, with required visa for both countries.
• Location: Position can be based in China or the United States, with significant travel to Odessa, TX.

About SolarCycle

SolarCycle is a leading provider of solar panel recycling solutions. We are committed to reducing waste and promoting sustainability in the solar industry. Our team of experts is dedicated to developing innovative solutions for the recycling of solar panels, and we are seeking a highly skilled Controls and Automation Engineer to join our team.

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