Owens Corning

Process Controls Engineer

Owens Corning

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Fort Smith • United States

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About the role

  • The individual in this role will be responsible for providing onsite support for the troubleshooting, design, and implementation of existing and new process control systems: PLCs, HMIs, drives, industrial robots, instrumentation, safety systems, and associated circuitry and programs.
  • This position will also provide advanced engineering expertise to solve problems and implement changes using process control technologies.
  • This includes developing scope, estimating costs, and designing projects to install equipment and systems that support the improvement operation.
  • Work with a safety-first mindset, a sense of urgency, and with focus on your customers
  • Troubleshoot production issues related to PLCs, HMIs, drives, safety systems, IT/OT networks, and other control system devices using programming software and electrical schematics
  • Evaluate root cause, and address technical issues with long term solutions in mind
  • Design modifications for control systems, including specifying parts lists, producing schematics using AutoCAD, modifying programs, and leading commissioning efforts
  • Evaluate and optimize processes and equipment operation through implementing changes to programs and circuitry
  • Define and develop data within PLCs to support the operation's reporting needs
  • Manage projects related to control system enhancements or retrofits
  • Communicate and work with various operational, environmental, maintenance, and engineering levels in a team environment, while being self-motivated and accomplishing individual goals
  • Effectively communicate with internal customers and leadership
  • Keep documentation clean and programs backed up in alignment with established processes
  • Train maintenance technicians and operators on new technology to allow proper maintenance and trouble shooting
  • Support Break Down Analysis process and create One Point Lessons to support knowledge transfer
  • Support and adhere to Reliability Work Process (RWP).
  • Support and lead Plant TPM Initiatives and Projects
  • Ensure adherence to management of change process.

Requirements

  • Three or more years of professional experience working with PLC-based industrial process control systems
  • Proficient PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programming skills- Seimens Technology
  • Knowledge of practical application of OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and ANSI standards
  • Experience drawing schematics using AutoCAD
  • Experience with Allen Bradley hardware and software
  • Experience with drives, HMIs, and robotics
  • Experience working on converting and packaging equipment
  • Understanding of Ethernet-based industrial process control network
  • Knowledge of 480v-5v Circuits
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in an engineering field (strongly preferred)
  • Experience with Siemens hardware and software (strongly preferred)
  • Certifications related to machine safety circuitry standards or specific control platforms
  • Experience designing, developing, and maintaining electrical power systems for various applications, ensuring they are efficient, reliable, and safe. (Preferred, but not required)
  • Ability to influence without authority.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
PLC programmingAutoCADSiemens technologyAllen Bradley hardwaredrivesHMIsindustrial robots480v-5v circuitsprocess control systemselectrical schematics
Soft skills
problem-solvingcommunicationteamworkself-motivationcustomer focustraininginfluencing without authorityattention to detailsense of urgencyadaptability
Certifications
machine safety circuitry standardscontrol platform certifications