Plant Controls/ Automation Engineer
SabaTalent
Full Time
Greenville, NC
Posted 2 days ago
Compensation: $120,000 – $150,000 Per Year + Full Benefits + Relocation Expenses
Job Type: Direct Hire – On Site
Location: Greenville, NC
Job Description:
Global Manufacturing Leader is seeking a skilled Process Control/ Systems Engineer to support the
controls, automation, networking and systems interface for the high-speed plant operation. As the SME,
you will strategically support operations, system issues, control projects and contribute to global
automation initiatives.
Experience:
- BS Engineering degree with 5+ years experience as Process/ Controls Engineer utilizing Siemens
DCS and PLC automation systems. - Experience with Siemens PCS7, Step 7, WinCC Server, TIA Portal, and programming languages
is desired. - Advanced troubleshooting of PID loops, variable speed drives, control systems, and
instrumentation. - Knowledge of Profibus, industrial networks, safety instrumented systems, and Cyber Security.
- Experience managing projects exceeding $50k.
- Familiarity with ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 environments.
- Ability to work now or in the future without sponsorship.
Responsibilities: - Manage the Distributed Control System (DCS), including troubleshooting and system changes.
- Provide expertise to solve system problems and support maintenance related to automation.
- Serve as the DCS and Automation liaison to ensure consistency with other sites.
- Implement approved equipment upgrade projects within budget and schedule.
- Monitor and analyze system problems, determining root causes and initiating corrective actions.
- Coordinate maintenance turnarounds related to automation, ensuring timely and safe completion.
- Review and approve production records, maintenance procedures, and change requests.
- Interact with Technicians to communicate production and compliance changes, conducting
formalized training as necessary. - Assist in developing operating goals to support corporate objectives.
- Supervise contractors and recommend equipment/components.
- Negotiate vendor pricing and change automation systems logic.
- Recommend new/updated systems and components.
- Approve work permits as authorized.