Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

The Instrumentation and Controls Engineer is responsible for the maintenance, implementation, and modifications of all software-controlled PLC/equipment interfaces, data collection as well as the support of other standard electrical instruments and controls involved in the plant operations. Improvement of plant efficiency, reliability, and repeatabilitySupport and Monitoring of 2 extrusion coating lines, mixing plants, and Parkinson winder software/PLC interface systemsProgramming of Variable Frequency DrivesMaintaining PLC programs and keeping firmware up to dateEvaluate and maintain Automation hardware to ensure its current and not obsolete or at end of lifeMaintain all process data collection from the shop floor network utilizing plc’s that feed the Mii interface to the SAP systemImplementation of plant wide communications/monitoring for Manufacturing ManagementNetworking of plant wide raw material monitoring for manufacturing planning and inventoryDevelopment of 24 hour/day support for M61 extrusion coating line (PLC Controlled production line)Familiarity with Rockwell Software products, device-net and ethernet communications.Maintain a clean and safe work area   Follow all safety procedures and regulationsFollow company environmental policy; notify Supervisor, Environmental Health and Safety Department, or Human Resources of any work practice or other concern which would affect safety, environment, or company propertyMiscellaneous duties as assigned