Controls Engineer

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Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties

• Design and develop control systems for automated machinery and equipment
• Conduct system testing and validation procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements
• Develop and implement software for control systems
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing control systems
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications and operation manuals
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations
• Monitor system performance and make necessary adjustments
• Train personnel on the use and operation of control systems
• Perform regular system maintenance and updates
• Integrate new technologies into existing systems
• Participate in the commissioning and start-up of new equipment
• Provide technical support and expertise to other departments as needed
• Analyze data from control systems to improve processes and efficiency
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers for equipment and software purchases

Technical – T2

Organizational Impact
• Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with direct and indirect impact on departmental or job family results, using practical technical principles
• Intermediate-level technical contributor; generally works independently under moderate supervision and may seek advice of more senior employees in the same area
• Failure to achieve results requires allocation of additional resources to meet goals and impacts project completion with the potential for additional financial expense.
• Works on smaller, less complex projects/assignments
Communication & Influence
• Communicates with employees typically within the department and/or job family, explaining and interpreting matters related to the department; may communicate with external clients or partners depending upon the job area
• May influence employees within own job area at an operational level
Innovation & Complexity
• Responsible for making minor improvements to technical/business processes, procedures, or systems to contribute to the performance of the team
• Problems faced may be difficult but are not complex, requiring application of technical skills/analysis drawing from prior experiences, and typically involve consideration of multiple issues and impact job family and/or multiple teams
Leadership & Talent Management
• May provide guidance, help with training and review work of entry-level employees
• May lead parts of less complex projects or processes
Knowledge & Experience
• Requires understanding of basic context and practical knowledge of technical and business environment as well as potential and upcoming technical advances within area of specialization, typically obtained through advanced education and relevant experience
• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience

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