Controls Technician III

Job Title: Controls Technician III

Location: Newton, NC

Duration: 12 Months+ (Possible Extension)

Shift Hours: 8 AM to 5 PM (Mon - Fri)

Job Description:

· Supports the design and implementation of controls-based solutions for Client future processing equipment, specifically fiber making and cable process equipment, in the optical waveguide and cabling manufacturing processes.

· These controls solutions will enable manufacturing systems to deliver and transform raw materials to product, convey ware between discrete processing steps, and/or measure and characterize ware created and/or processed by these Client manufacturing methods.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

· Integrate field devices for flow control, material handling and metering, motion control, temperature control, and associated safety systems based the system design package enabling a fully functional equipment platform.

· Work closely with controls engineers to implement control sequence logic (both time-based and event-based), fail-safe states, and process / equipment recovery sequences.

· Implement specified field devices to accomplish desired process / equipment functions, and compatible / compliant with site standards.

· Accurately estimate timeframe to complete assigned project work once Product of work is adequately defined and then complete work to agreed-to timeline.

· Participate in engineering project teams that are responsible to deliver robust, cost effective automation and process machine systems to client’s manufacturing plants and processes.

· Work within project teams to support the solving of difficult automation problems, resolution of project related issues, and development of fundamental understanding of technical / process requirements critical to system success.

· Drive the deployment of defined control architectures, control system standards, and system integration that will satisfy process and manufacturing requirements.

· Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to enable project deliverables.

· Actively participate in project fabrication, off-line integration and testing, drawings and documentation, installation, production start-up support, training of plant personnel, and technology transfer.

· Report to project leader on assigned project activities on a pre-determined basis.

Required Education:

· Two-year technical degree

Required Years and Area of Experience:

· 3+ years equipment/controls experience

Required Skills:

· Experience integrating field devices for flow control, material handling and metering, motion control, temperature control, and associated safety systems into an overall controls package enabling a fully functional equipment platform.

· Experience with PID control loop tuning and techniques.

· Experience working closely with IT & process engineers to implement control sequence logic (both time-based and event-based), fail-safe states and process / equipment recovery sequences.

· Experience with graphical user interface and human machine interface.

· Experience working within engineering project teams.

· Understanding of electrical design practices, machine / motion control systems, electro-mechanical systems, robotics, programming, and system integration.

· Demonstrated ability to support the development and delivery of fully integrated machine and motion control, automation, and process machine systems and solutions within a manufacturing environment.

· Familiar with state-of-the-art technologies in the following areas: control systems integration, controls architectures, PLC’s, motion control systems, electro-mechanical drive systems, robotics, part sensing, vision, risk assessment, and safety systems.

· Ability to work in a team-based environment and lead or participate on a highly matrixed team.

· Possesses an understanding of general mechanics and ability to apply that understanding during troubleshooting and system implementation.

· Sound problem solving and decision-making skills.

· Highly motivated, results oriented, customer focused, with a high commitment level.

· Must be able to program in ladder logic or equivalent.

· Experienced in the checkout and verification of electrical control panels.

Desired Skills:

·         Experience preferred with Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, LabVIEW, Safety PLCs, iFIX SCADA.

·         Manufacturing experience and ability to work in a manufacturing environment.

·         Computer vision system experience.

·         Experience with programming manufacturing systems using higher level programming languages:

·         C++ or C#

·         VB or VB.Net

·         Robot programming skills.

·         Sound knowledge of the rules and regulation relating to implementation and best practices in electrical system design and implementation:

·         National Electric Code

·         NFPA 79 Specification

·         NFPA 70e Specification

·         ANSI and IEC electrical symbols

·         Grounding and shielding of electrical systems

·         Able to work with external machine builders and system integrators for build, and integration of later stages of system implementation.

Soft Skills:

·         Works well in a team environment.

·         Acts and makes decisions in the best interest of project team.

·         Complies with all policies and procedures of project team.

·         Strong written and verbal communications and overall people skills.

·         Resolve conflicts with peers, customers, etc.