Automation & Controls Engineer at OSI Industries LLC in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

This role is responsible for managing engineering projects from concept through scope definition, design, costing, planning, installation, start-up and follow up assessment. Works with plant management, corporate resources, and third-party vendors and contractors to deliver cost effective solutions that work. The successful candidate is an experienced hands-on controls systems integrator, enthusiastic team player, self-disciplined individual, and is attentive to details with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases, from planning to completion, of automation and controls projects by providing input on appropriate design specifications; management of schedule, scope, cost, and quality; recommend equipment and methods based on knowledge of current industry standard; site start-up support.
• Develop, recommend, and implement as directed, an organization-wide technical standards/guidelines relative to hardware and panel design, PLC and HMI programming, SCADA, power distribution, and OT network architect.
• Provide technical support to plant and engineering department during any consideration of automation and controls integration initiatives.
• Develop, recommend, and implement as directed, training programs designed to educate plant maintenance and technical teams on automation basic principles and controls systems troubleshooting.
• Ensure that daily tasks are completed, be able to execute job order assignments, and keep accurate job order records.
• Complete all forms required, submit all paperwork to your supervisor upon completion.
• Ensure that all employees in the department follow GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and are wearing proper PPE.
• Must be able to read and interpret schematics and manuals pertaining to equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) schedules as assigned.
• Perform on-the-job training of other maintenance employees.
• This role has the responsibility to understand and place in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
• Strong knowledge with Factory Talk Suite, Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC5, and SLC500) PLCs, PanelView/PanelviewPlus HMIs, Industrial Communication Networks (Ethernet, EthenetI/P, DeviceNet, DH , etc.).

• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic control systems and clearly communicate technical solutions for any control system challenges.
• Familiar with automation and controls industry standards and support contacts.

Education

• BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.

Work Environment

• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).
• Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility.
• This role does not require any domestic travel.
• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.