Principal Controls Engineer

Description:

Akkodis is seeking Principal Controls Engineer for a five plus month position with a client located in Marion, NC. You will be responsible for providing day to day engineering support during weekdays and weekends (as required) to manufacturing areas. A very high degree of initiative, teamwork and communication are required. You will provide technical guidance to other engineering staff, engineering and maintenance technicians, maintenance supervisors, and others as required. You will be tasked with providing 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. You must have a working knowledge of machine design, AutoCAD, and PLC Programming, troubleshooting and project management.

Pay Salary Range: $60.00 to $64.00 per hour

Principal Controls Engineer job responsibilities include:

• Develops or participates in the development of solutions to problems specific to assigned project. Participates in continuous improvement projects.

• Works with manufacturing and other functional groups on manufacturing regulatory compliance issues.

• Writes and executes, and reports on validation activities. Initiates new or revisions of protocols/operating instructions specific to the project.

• Designs and performs routine testing, project experiments, analysis of data and reports results. Performs NCR CAPA investigations and tasks.

• Performs engineering studies on new equipment to determine proper settings, control points, etc. including data gathering during start up and test batches.

• Manage and execute change control activities related to equipment.

• Performs work assignments within production department that include training and technical support. Interprets, executes, and recommends modifications to operating policies where appropriate.

• Assists service department as an SME and leads equipment and/or process troubleshooting efforts as needed. Assist in the design, installation and start-up of new equipment and systems as required.

• Establish and control capital operating budgets for projects.

• Perform technical trouble shooting and implement problem resolution for existing and new equipment/systems. Coordinate with cross-functional teams (internal and external) on projects relating to existing and new product lines.

• Provide leadership, direction, and expertise for complex projects. Provide leadership and drive innovation within the plant.

• The person in this position needs to frequently move between the office and the production floor. Must be able to work in a clean room environment without daylight / windows. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to access machinery.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Engineering required (Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering preferred)

• Seven to ten years’ experience in a similar role; in a regulated industry is a plus.

• Technical skills: Seven to ten years’ years Rockwell PLC experience, Servo control systems (Rockwell, Yaskawa). Preferred: PLC: Allen-Bradley Control Logix, AB500, Safety PLCs and HMI: Allen-Bradley. AutoCAD drafting skills are a plus

• Additional preferred skills: Communication: Understanding of TCP IP networks, RS-232 interfaces, Profibus communication, Fieldbus and HSSB. Electrical: Hands on troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, understanding of Category 3 Safety Systems, E-Plan P8, AutoCAD, ability to read /draw schematics. Robotics: Fanuc, Yaskawa. Vision Systems: Cognex, Keyence. Programming (Bonus): C#, C++, VB, SQL Server

• Strong accountability and ownership. Strong leadership and project management skills.

• Knowledgeable in the practice and application of Lean Manufacturing. Knowledgeable in the practice and execution of validation protocols.

• Familiarity with drives (such as servo and VFD) motion control, encoders, hydraulics, and pneumatics

• Ability to read and write electrical schematics.

• Hands on mechanical skill set is a plus.