Sr. Controls Engineer
TEKsystems • Tulsa, OK, US
30+ days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job description
- Description : * Function Overview Responsible for design, development, testing and sustaining major manufacturing controls & automation systems involving fabrication, coating, assembly, and material handling processes. Project activity where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is exercised as well as a high level of independent judgment. May supervise or exercise direction over other engineers, technicians, or support personnel with specific engineering objectives. Reinforce corporate regional and local design standards. Job Responsibilities : • Develop, manage, and execute automation and controls projects including new, replacement, and improvement of existing systems. • Periodic day-to-day support of manufacturing and facility electrical systems and networks. • Utilizes best practices, industrial standards, and common systems to support the overall competitive manufacturing initiative. • Participates in functional area plant meetings and related activities representing the engineering team and to assist in improving the plant’s performance goals. • Provides technical support, direction, and training to engineering and support personnel / skilled trades within the organization. • Investigates systems and equipment problems and provides technical assistance in problem resolution. • Develops cost estimates, investment forecast, business cases, appropriation requests, and plans for project activity. • Utilizes statistical methods for continuous improvement on manufacturing systems and processes. • Enforces safe work practices as the highest priority and implements objectives for ergonomics, health / safety and housekeeping. • Maintains good working relationships with peers, hourly employees, management, supplier community, and interfaces with necessary support functions inside and outside of the plant. • Coordinates and communicates the development of changes to improve conditions for the fabrication, finish, assembly, and support processes. • Ensures long term, cost effective life cycle for manufacturing equipment and plant facilities. • Manages projects to minimize investment costs while providing manufacturing and facility systems at the lowest operating costs possible (maximum throughput, energy efficiency, etc.) • Ability to lift heavy equipment (up to 250#) with assistance of others. *Additional Skills & Qualifications : * Minimum Requirements : • Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent combination of education and experience • 10+ years of experience in manufacturing controls & automation including PLC, HMI, and drives • Advanced working experience with Rockwell Automation hardware and software • Experience with Ethernet I / P controls networks • Experience in manufacturing problem solving and troubleshooting • Experience in manufacturing design, problem solving, and troubleshooting Preferred Requirements : • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering • Robotic experience : Yaskawa / Motoman, FANUC • Experience with Vision systems • Knowledge of C, C++ programming • Knowledge of SQL database systems including queries and analysis *Experience Level : * Expert Level About TEKsystems : We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.