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Job title: Principal Controls Engineer

Contract on W2 for a duration of 6/12+ months (Possibility for extensions)

Onsite from Marion NC 28752

Pay budget - $55 - $63/hr on W2

Must Have Requirements

• Experience in programming PLCs and HMIs in the Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platform (ControlLogix and MicroLogix, PanelView HMIs) is a MUST

• Experience in troubleshooting

• Experience with Vision Systems (Cognex)

• Fanuc and Yaskawa robotics and some European (Staubli) robotics

• Bachelor’s Degree is a MUST, especially if a candidate wants to be converted to FTE.

• Open to other regulated industries; medical device/pharma is preferred

Responsibilities:

• 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/or executes, and reports on validation activities.

• Designs and performs routine testing, project experiments, analysis of data and reports results.

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

• Initiates new or revisions of protocols/operating instructions specific to the project.

• Performs NCR/CAPA investigations and tasks.

• Manage and execute change control activities related to equipment.

• Performs work assignments within the production department that include training and technical support.

• Assists service department as an SME and leads equipment and/or process troubleshooting efforts as needed.

• Interprets, executes, and recommends modifications to operating policies where appropriate.

• Establish and control capital operating budgets for projects.

• Assist in the design, installation and start-up of new equipment and systems as required.

• 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.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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.

What you will bring:

• 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.

• Technical Software Skills Preferred:

• PLC: Allen-Bradley Control Logix, AB500, Safety PLCs

• HMI: Allen-Bradley

• 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

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

• Robotics: Fanuc, Yaskawa

• Vision Systems: Cognex, Keyence

• Programming (Bonus): C#, C++, VB, SQL Server

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