Process Control Specialist

The Process Control Specialist provides technical support, instructions, guidance, training and leadership for existing equipment, new equipment, new machine builds, installations and modifications/alterations/maintenance/troubleshooting. This position will be required to work with suppliers, contractors, integrators and all company departments on the development of new products, equipment, processes and tools in-order to meet customer and QS9001/TS 16949/IATF 16949 requirements.

• Ensures an adequate inventory or replacement materials / parts; completes requisitions and obtains appropriate signatures; and follow-up to ensure delivery
• Facilitates Pre-Start Health and Safety reviews, corrections, validations, proof of corrections related to Electrical and Electrical Components and Safety portions of equipment.
• Deals with various vendors; both supplier and equipment suppliers
• Perform assigned tasks in a safe manner and know how to properly lock out all energy sources, including stored energy
• Assist in part sourcing and purchasing when necessary;
• Support, troubleshoot, repair, update, upgrade, address and correct equipment and systems related electrical/controls components, controls and control logic, PLC, Safety PLC, robotic, etc.
• Establishes and follows-up full project implementation, including timing, concept, feasibility design, specifications, construction and commissioning, as required
• Develops controls, drawings and design concepts
• Provides support in testing, repairing, calibrating electric or electronic components
• Handles projects, retrofits, adjustments, modifications of equipment from inception to completion; includes developing training plans, recommended and vetted spare parts and programs related to the electrical controls
• Follow all safety rules, standards and procedures at all times in all areas
• Analyzes, records and charts all documentation required for maintenance records and projects
• Participates in ongoing Cross-Training, Multi-Skilling activities within the organization
• Leads testing and validation for existing and new equipment
• Debug and Test machine to fulfill intended machine function specified by projects
• Troubleshooting and maintenance on currently running machines
• Assist maintenance staff when necessary
• Maintains and upgrades PLC software, Safety PLC, electrical and controls components; assist in training Team Members on electronic equipment, as required
• Prepares and maintains drawings, material specifications to requisitions, as required by vendors or other departments
• Suggests and implements improvements to internal processes, information and procedures
• Work effectively with team leaders, lead hands and supervisor

• Capable of reading and editing electrical, mechanical, Ladder Logic, Process and layout drawings
• Ability to work in a factory environment, including exposure to machinery and manufacturing processes.
• Must have a strong technical background in PLC networking, Siemens TIA & S7, Allen Bradley, HMI and networking (including Ethernet TCP/IP networks)
• Working knowledge of all safety standards
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to uphold confidentiality
• Ability to be flexible in hours of work in-order to meet internal/external customer requirements
• Experience in power distribution systems is an asset
• Able to write full PLC/HMI programs from scratch (motion control, safety programming, state machine and step logic)
• A BA in engineering technology or equivalent experience
• Continuous Improvement mindset always (i.e. “anything and everything can be improved” attitude)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, along with a working knowledge of mathematics
• Experience in Equipment, Assembly tooling, automation, robots, process controls, data communication
• A minimum of 5 years' experience troubleshooting and programming PLC’s, preferably in a manufacturing or related industrial environment
• Proven background in successful project management
• Able to travel to vendor locations for FAT, design reviews, run offs, etc.
• Advanced ability to effectively problem-solve, communicate (orally and in writing), lead business discussions and train others.

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