Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Title: Manufacturing Controls Engineer II Classification: Exempt/Full Time Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager - STP Location: Composites Intermediates Facility, St. Peters, MO Date: 10/02/24 Job Summary: The Manufacturing Controls Engineer II will design, engineer, modify, and support existing or new processes to meet manufacturing requirements. The objectives for the job are to design/develop programming improvements that satisfy manufacturing requirements for machine control, performance, safety and quality while adhering to applicable standards such as NEC, UL, ANSI, OSHA, etc. They may also manage contractors who perform electrical controls installations and improvements. The Operational Technology Engineer will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and works under the direction of Project Managers to meet budgetary goals and delivery schedules. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Ensures that the facility itself is maintained and is a safe work environment. A general understanding of industrial processes, systems and equipment. Design, engineer and modify machines and systems relating to internal or customer driven specifications Attend project kickoff meetings as directed by project manager, play an active role in brainstorming solutions to meet internal and customer requirements Actively participate in design review process as required depending on current milestone of the project, communicate needs, results, scheduling and budgetary issues to project manager Research ways to optimize performance on electromechanical systems on both new and existing machinery Research various components, services, processes to determine best fit for a given application, with respect to function, time to implement, and cost Ensure machine safety: all applicable standards are followed and electromechanical systems are designed in a manner that is safe to operators Work closely with service and maintenance personnel to check out machines and train on new issues Maintain records of engineering data for each job/machine/project Play an active role in the ongoing improvement of electromechanical systems design and development Effectively and co-operatively work with other members of the engineering team in an international environment, as well as with customers and suppliers, or other organizational functions such as sales, purchasing, maintenance and production Develop /write scopes of work for contractors and technicians Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required(other related Engineering degrees considered) with strong emphasis in programming, industrial controls or automation 2+ years' experience in developing/improving industrial systems or processes utilizing state of the art technologies desired Thorough knowledge of automation concepts and improvements Experience with PLC programming skills (Allen Bradley, Omron, etc.) desired Understanding of electrical schematics and machine tool electrical design practices desired Experience programming HMIs desired Experience with Industrial communication protocols (Ethernet I/P, DeviceNet, Modbus, etc.) a plus Thorough knowledge of AutoCAD a plus Experience with machine safety interlocks, fences light curtains etc. a plus Experience with heating controls (SCRs, SSRs) a plus Experience with configuration of variable frequency drives and instrumentation. a plus Experience with power distribution and power quality (harmonics and noise) a plus Experience with control sensors: optical, inductive, capacitive, mechanical, etc. a plus Experience with basic computer networking a plus Solid problem solving, troubleshooting and communication skills (oral and written) Knowledge of NFPA 70/70E/79, UL 508A a plus Teamwork and co-operation in international and/or cross-functional environment Experience with formats such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Sitting at a desk and computer for extended periods of time. Intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching, and prolonged periods of sitting. Employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Work Environment: The work environments characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Manufacturing environment, which contains noise, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. Office environment Zoltek is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

Created: 2024-10-29