Senior Principal Controls Engineer

• Supervising a Controls Engineering Team and providing day to day engineering support
• Provide technical mentorship to other engineering staff, engineering, and maintenance technicians
• Provide analysis of plant manufacturing capacity, process optimization and automation, VIP identification and implementation, process validation planning/execution using lean manufacturing techniques and other problem-solving tools
• Develop or participate in the development of solutions to problems for assigned projects
• Participate in continuous improvement projects
• Work with manufacturing and other functional groups on manufacturing regulatory compliance issues
• Write, implement, and report on validation activities
• Design and perform routine testing, project experiments, and analysis of data and report on results
• Perform engineering studies on new equipment to resolve accurate settings, control points, etc. including data gathering during start up and test batches
• Initiate new or revision of protocols/operating instructions specific to the project
• Perform NCR/CAPA investigations and tasks
• Lead and complete change control activities related to equipment
• Perform work assignments within production department that include training and technical support
• Assist service department as an SME and leads equipment and/or process solving efforts as needed
• Interpret, implement, and recommend modifications to operating policies where appropriate
• Establish and control capital operating budgets for projects
• Assist in the design, installation and start-up of new equipment and systems
• Perform technical troubleshooting and implement problem resolution for existing and new equipment/systems
• Coordinate with multi-functional teams (internal and external on projects relating to existing and new product lines
• Provide technical mentorship to others
• Provide leadership, direction, and expertise for sophisticated projects
• Provide leadership and drive innovation within the plant
• Supervise 3-5 members of the Controls Engineering team

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in a similar role
• 8+ years of Rockwell PLC experience
• Servo control systems (Rockwell, Yaskawa)
• Ability to read and write electrical schematics
• Hands on mechanical
• AutoCAD drafting
• PLC: Allen-Bradley Control Logix, AB500, Safety PLCs
• HMI: Allen-Bradley
• Communication: Understanding of TCP/IP networks, RS-232 interfaces, Profibus communication, Fieldbus and HSSB
• Electrical: Hands on solving and diagnostic skills, understanding of Category 3 Safety Systems, E-Plan P8, AutoCAD, ability to read /draw schematics
• Familiarity with drives (such as servo and VFD) motion control, encoders, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Robotics: Fanuc, Yaskawa, Staubli
• Vision Systems: Cognex, Keyence
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time

Programming (Bonus): C#, C++, VB, SQL Server

• Support for Parents
• Continuing Education/ Professional Development
• Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 2 Days a Year to Volunteer
• medical and dental coverage that start on day one
• insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• educational assistance programs
• time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
• family and medical leaves of absence
• paid parental leave
• commuting benefits
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• childcare benefits