Your Opportunity as the Senior Engineer, Controls - Engineering & Technical Services Organization (TSO)

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Engineer, Controls to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading projects and providing daily C&IS support to our Orrville based Process Research Labs (PRL). The position will also provide broader controls support as part of the Engineering & Technical Services Organization.

Location: Corporate Headquarters in Orrville, OH

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site

Reports to: Senior Manager, Automation & Controls

In this role you will focus in the areas of:

Process Research Lab Support

Lead and manage electrical and controls aspects of PRL projects working closely with research leadership and process teams
Deliver critical support to help drive projects from inception to completion
Provide troubleshooting support to resolve control system issues
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success and timely issue resolution
Help train process engineers and technicians on simpler controls tasks.

Creating Standards and Best Practices

Develop and share standards and best practices for electrical, control systems, and instrumentation
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies
Improve the communication of standards and best practices by working closely with controls and project staff at our manufacturing sites

Specifying Equipment

Identify and specify power and control system equipment and components
Work with vendors and suppliers to source high-quality, cost-effective solutions while maintaining standards
Ensure specified equipment meets project requirements and performance standards

Build Out and Own SharePoint C&IS Resource Site

Develop and maintain a comprehensive C&IS SharePoint site
Ensure the site is user-friendly, up-to-date, well-organized, and accessible to relevant stakeholders
Provide training and support to users as needed

Develop Tools to Manage E&I Obsolescence Risks

Create and implement tools to help sites manage Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) obsolescence risks
Monitor and evaluate the lifecycle of critical components and systems
Develop strategies to mitigate risks associated with obsolete equipment

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's of Engineering degree
2+ years of control systems engineering experience
Strong knowledge of machine and/or process control hardware, instrumentation and software including Allen Bradley PLC and Rockwell FactoryTalk platforms
On-site troubleshooting experience

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

An Electrical, Controls, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering degree
Process Research Lab (PRL) projects and obsolescence management experience
Troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment
Familiarity with electrical and controls industry standards and best practices
Project management experience

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