Job Title: Staffing - Controls Engineer III
Location: Wilmington, NC
Duration: 12+ Months Job Description: This position will work with other team members to manage, modify, and develop computer systems required to manufacture optical fiber.
The position will also participate in or occasionally lead projects to meet the plant's objectives, drive cost reduction efforts and participate in capacity expansion efforts.
Day to Day Responsibilities: Assist team of engineers to provide production support and troubleshooting for 24/7 manufacturing operation
Work with production associates, technicians, and engineers to ensure reliable equipment operation via automated control systems and user interfaces.
Support process and product optimization/improvement efforts.
Provide training for engineers and/or production associates as needed for new processes, equipment, or control systems.
Participate in capital projects.
Some after hours, on-call support may be needed.
Required Education & Experience: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science; or equivalent experience
5+ years in a technical role or relevant experience
Required Skills: Knowledge in computer and PLC programming skills such as: VB, .net, C, Realtime systems or similar
Desired Skills: Ability/experience integrating computers into manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and lower cost
MS Windows, iFIX, EthernetIP I/O, Microsoft Office
Real time controls systems, experience with motion systems (desired but not required), SCADA, Twincat
Experience in production support in a manufacturing environment
Problem-solving and debugging skills; ability to understand real needs behind operations and engineering requests
Ability/experience troubleshooting simple low voltage electrical circuitry
Travel Requirements & Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8AM - 5PM
Occasional off-hours on call