About Praxair Surface Technologies Praxair Surface Technologies (PST), a Linde company, offers a comprehensive array of high-performance coatings and technologies to the aviation, energy and other industries. By continuously advancing coatings technologies, PST helps customers improve environmental performance, decrease energy consumption, extend component life, improve productivity, minimize downtime, reduce operating costs and produce high-quality products. Additional information can be found at www.praxairsurfacetechnologies.com.

JOB PURPOSE

The Controls Engineer is responsible for the development and support of new and existing control systems used in the company’s various coating processes. The Engineer executes moderately complex engineering projects; performs project engineering support and project work from design to implementation in accordance with Praxair policies. The Controls Engineer will develop, improve, and maintain preventive maintenance job tasks on manufacturing and facilities equipment. Analyze trends and KPIs to make machine and equipment repairs and improvements. Assist maintenance personnel with troubleshooting/repairing difficult equipment breakdowns. Assist with training new maintenance personnel with the electrical systems and components and processor program logic on all manufacturing equipment. Suggest and implement machine and process improvements on manufacturing equipment. Communicate and work with OEMs on machine issues and improvements. Assist with PLC program and equipment upgrades to improve machine reliability, product quality and equipment efficiency. Develop and implement written procedures for routine maintenance tasks.

SCOPE

Candidate has a sound Electrical/Electronic Engineering skill set and maintains a thorough knowledge of new developments and technology.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Develop electrical, design and schematic drawings in AutoCAD.

· Interpret mechanical design drawings for Electrical requirements.

· Research supplier products for assembly components.

· Develop electrical bill of materials.

· Power up electrical systems and configure hardware per application specifications.

· Check quality of assemblers and technicians work and respond to enquiries during assembly.

· Work with engineering team to provide input with budget preparation.

· Design and develop PLC and HMI applications based on given requirements and specifications.

· Understand customer requirements for HMI/communication interface, networking and create specifications based on these requirements.

· Review, repair and redesign legacy code.

· Troubleshoot issues with existing company installed equipment.

· Write user manuals to communicate functionality of department developed programs.

· Technical writing including software management plan and user/operating manual with troubleshooting guide and spare parts list.

· Participate in requirement reviews and work with the engineering team to ensure proper implementation of features.

· Provide control system support during commissioning and startup phases of projects.

This position reports to the Engineering & Reliability Manager.

Qualifications - External

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· At least 10-years work experience or a Four-year Engineering or Technical Degree. Electrical or Controls Engineering degree preferred

· Must have proven ability to combine theoretical training with practical experience in a "hands-on" environment

· Effective project management skills with the ability to complete or oversee multiple projects independently

· Experience with a CAD package

· Proficiency in MS Office

· Strong understanding of PLC and HMI programming a requirement. Allen Bradley a plus.

· Fundamental understanding of Robotics. ABB a plus

Special Requirements:

Experience with the following:

1. Technical capability, equipment and component knowledge, and practical experience with PLC Controls; High Voltage; and Pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical power transmission;

2. Understanding of the proper elements of a preventive/predictive maintenance program;

3. Ability to read and understand CAD drawings and equipment diagrams;

4. Control system programming on multiple control platforms (Various PLCs, Window based PC, Robot Controllers, PanelView and other Dedicated Controllers) with multiple communication protocols (DeviceNet, Modbus, CIP, ICMP) for process modification, and operation improvements and troubleshooting;

5. Servo and step motor motion control programming and troubleshooting;

6. Complicated data analysis skills to support maintenance, engineering and operation to find out the root causes of process, operation and equipment issues; and

PST is a supplier which abides by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, persons considered for this position must be either a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder) or otherwise classifiable as a U.S. person under relevant ITAR regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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