Engineer, Senior Controls

 

The Sr. Controls Engineer position is in our Carrollton, TX facility. This is not a remote role.

 

Position Summary:  The Sr. Controls Engineer works directly with 4Front product teams, mechanical suppliers, direct customers, and/or customer service.  This role is responsible for planning, designing, and implementing control systems, communication networks, and advanced computer applications.  Will frequently conduct ground level programming, new machine installation, upgrades, and troubleshooting for various programs, industrial robotics, and production systems.  This role will work with a large variety of equipment and technical systems, including, but not limited to; PLC systems, production robots, Servo systems, and SCADA systems. This role will also direct and educate electricians and other potential personnel to assist and operate in the same areas of programming and troubleshooting.  Will be required to work independently on engineering tasks as well across teams and assist in new business development. 

 

The Sr. Controls Engineer may be assigned as a project leader to develop, design, and implement process improvement projects throughout the facility. This position will manage designated engineering projects and oversee all aspects of equipment and process improvements involving conceptualization, tracking cost, development, production implementation, and post-launch support within respective teams. This position will also conduct training among manufacturing personnel to ensure proper usage of processes and equipment. This position relies on strong communication and interpersonal skills to provide direction, assistance, training, and understanding of plant processes and systems to internal personnel and contractors. 

 

 

1. Description of Essential Job Functions: 

1. Operations 

1. Develop SCADA system master plans, performing needs assessments and providing innovative solutions involving SCADA systems, instrumentation, communication networks, radio and cellular communication systems and cyber security practices. 

1. Develop plans and/or drawings including SCADA system architectures, control panels layout, loop diagrams, process control descriptions and procedures. 

1. Support production by performing small to large project troubleshooting and programming services of existing and new plant automation equipment including PLC, HMI, and reporting software programming of multiple vendors. 

1. Complete programming of robots and touching up points as needed to support production needs. 

1. Work with production and process to optimize line flow, cycle time issues, and quality concerns through changes in programming or troubleshooting of controls. 

1. Work to help develop new technology for the plant to utilize in efforts to improve cycle times and quality detection/prevention systems.  

1. Help train plant technicians and engineers on controls related skills. 

1. Help plan preventative maintenance plans for equipment in the plant both new and current. 

1. Create and correct plant electrical drawings for equipment. 

1. Assist with the development of business process necessary to support growth in “Direct” sales channel of 4Front products. 

1. Work with plant teams to help develop accurate quoting models. 

 

1. Project Management 

1. Manage technical engineering projects, with an emphasis on the launch of new products and process improvements into current production operations. 

1. Oversee all aspects of equipment and process improvements involving conceptualization, tracking cost, development, production implementation, and post-launch support in a cross-functional team environment.  

1. Travel to equipment suppliers for equipment runoff and/or validations that pertain to the specific project he/she is responsible for, as necessary. 

1. Provide requirement gathering, design configuration, integration, and implementation of numerous process control solutions, including, but not limited to, batch software, AB PLC Logix series systems, HMI packages, SCADA systems, Visual Basic, PC networking technology, AC/DC motor drive systems, servo motor systems, routing systems, and robot controls and instrumentation. 

1. Contribute to the development and impr