Automation and Controls Engineer

Must currently reside in La Porte, Indiana, or the immediate surrounding area.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The primary responsibility of this position is technical support to maintenance operations including troubleshooting complex problems, determining root cause, implementation of solutions and documentation. The position requires application of software and controls, engineering, process control design and support of automated manufacturing equipment.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Develop designs and electrical engineering of control systems and manufacturing equipment
• Assist in designing electrical/control-wiring schematics in AUTOCAD
• Assist in troubleshooting and repair of electrical/mechanical and programming related equipment/mill problems
• Design of control logic and control schematics
• Strong PLC programming skills using ladder logic and Siemens FB and STL programming in Step 7 and TIA.
• HMI and SCADA programming and integration with WinCC, Wincc Flex, and TIA.
• Understanding of network communication networks including Profibus, Profinet and/or industrial ethernet.
• Motor control principles, experience/knowledge with variable speed drives
• Be available for on-call support after normal working hours when needed.
• Create Functional troubleshooting documents for existing equipment PLC programs
• Create PLC training documents.
• Help improve, upkeep, and maintain plant wide documentation including AutoCAD plans, PFD’s, PID’s & layouts.
• Minimal travel
• Excellent customer relations skills are essential.
• Participate in the maintenance department efforts towards achieving key measures.
• Follow all relevant policies and procedures (5S, Safety, ARC policies)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in an Electrical/Automated Manufacturing Engineers discipline or related engineering degree and/or minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience
• Must have worked successfully on several automation projects for the manufacturing industry or a system integrator.
• Strong knowledge of automation techniques, machine control systems, programmable logic controllers, pneumatics and computer programming
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word, PowerPoint)
• Trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
• Project management skills preferred
• Understanding of Pneumatic, Hydraulic and Water systems preferred

American RENOLIT Corporation specializes in the manufacturing of plastic films. These films are used in the Graphics, Signage, and Labeling industry. La Porte also manufactures decorative surface lamination films in furniture applications, and some films are specifically engineered for exterior building components. ARC is among the top performers in the industry, and continually strives for innovation.