Industrial Controls Engineer Jobs

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Celebrating 100 years in 2024, Plymouth Tube Company is a fifth-generation family-owned, precision metals manufacturer. Our products include tubing, extruded shapes, and cold-drawn shapes spanning specialty carbon, alloy, stainless steel, nickel alloy, and titanium. Headquartered in Warrenville, Illinois, with seven plants in the U.S. and one in Germany, Plymouth is known for offering industry-leading service levels and unique technical innovations.

We have a great family-based culture guided by these four values: People, Customer Focus, Community & Environment, and Long-Term Orientation. These values serve as pillars to support our mission statement: ‘We are committed to providing products and services that meet or exceed our customers' expectations.

Plymouth Tube is looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious team member to join our Engineering team. This person must embrace change, be self-motivated, and inspire others inside and outside the department. The individual should be able to communicate directly and openly with all levels in our organization. There will be many opportunities for the successful candidate to engage their innovative and creative problem-solving skills to help move the department to the next level. It is a must that the Industrial Controls Engineer has a high degree of personal integrity in dealing with customers, superiors, subordinates, and co-workers and will represent Plymouth Tube Company in a professional manner. The successful candidate will live both in the big picture as well as in the details, desire to make an impact, and work well in a team and individually.

ABOUT THE JOB:

The Industrial Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and

maintaining control systems to ensure the efficient and safe operation of machinery,

equipment, and processes. The Industrial Controls Engineer collaborates with

cross-functional teams, including engineering, maintenance, and production, to optimize

control systems and improve operational performance.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Other duties as assigned.
• Control System Design: Develop and design control systems for industrial processes, machinery, and equipment. This involves understanding the requirements, selecting appropriate hardware and software components, and creating system architectures.
• Perform routine maintenance activities to ensure system reliability and uptime.
• PLC Programming: Develop and implement Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programs to control and monitor industrial processes. This includes writing ladder logic, function block diagrams, and structured text code.
• Analyze PLC logic and graphic programs to change or debug machine functions.
• Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Identify and resolve issues related to control systems, including hardware failures, software bugs, and communication problems.
• System Integration: Integrate control systems with various components, such as sensors, actuators, motors, and drives, to ensure seamless communication and interaction between different devices.
• HMI and SCADA Development: Design and develops Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for real-time monitoring, control, and visualization of industrial processes.
• Develop and implement control strategies to enhance efficiency, productivity, and safety.
• Project Management: Coordinate and manage control system projects, including planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and timeline management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Process Optimization: Analyze industrial processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure that control systems comply with relevant industry standards and safety regulations. Conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate safety measures to mitigate hazards.
• Industry Trends: Keep abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in the field of industrial controls. Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance control system capabilities.
• Documentation and Training: Create technical documentation, including system specifications, user manuals, and standard operating procedures. Provide training to operators and maintenance personnel on the operation and maintenance of control systems.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Experience with HMI and SCADA software, such as Wonderware, Ignition, or FactoryTalk.
• Familiarity with control system hardware, including PLCs, DCS, HMIs, and industrial networking technologies (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus).
• And other machine control components.
• Experience working with AC/DC drives, load cells, temperature control, power distribution.
• And structured text.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulations related to industrial control systems.
• Understanding of electrical and electronics systems, including motor control, power distribution, and instrumentation.
• Minimum of four years related experience.
• Proficiency in PLC programming languages such as ladder logic, function block diagrams,
• SOLIDWORKS ELECTRICAL experience in drafting and updating electrical drawings is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of control system theory, industrial automation, and instrumentation.
• Experience with industrial automation software tools and platforms, such as Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley), Siemens, RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5, and Yaskawa DriveWizard.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

· Benefits effective 30 days from date of hire.

· Medical, Dental and Vision, HSA, FSA

· 401k Matching, Life Insurance, STD/LTD

· 100% covered tuition reimbursement (including books & reasonable expenses)

· Wellness Program / Lifestyle Rewards / Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Paid Time Off & Holidays

· Career Arching: Plymouth allows for a great depth & breadth of knowledge in which you can

wear many hats and be exposed to several opportunities.

COMPETENCIES/DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex control system issues.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate documentation.
• Project management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results within defined timelines and budgets.
• Willingness to share technical knowledge with team members.

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