Nesco Resource is in search of an Industrial Controls & Automation Engineer to oversee all controls and automation activities for one of our clients based in West Haven, CT. Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Duties and skills include but are not limited to the following:
- Project Planning: Develop high-level plans for automation projects, including system architecture, risk assessment, scheduling and resource planning.
- Engineering Excellence: Establish and promote best-in-class engineering and manufacturing disciplines.
- PLC and HMI Systems: Supervise the design, installation and programming of PLC and HMI systems.
- Capital Projects: Provide direction and supervision for the electrical and controls aspects of capital projects, ensuring compliance with company standards and specifications.
- Issue Resolution: Lead investigations into controls-related issues and recommend effective solutions.
- Equipment Upgrades: Oversee controls repairs and upgrades on production equipment.
- Technology Trends: Monitor and evaluate technology trends, conducting research on cutting-edge technologies to determine their applicability to business needs.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Interface with all levels of management and employees to gather information and provide guidance for implementation.
- Plant Trials: Design and conduct plant trials to determine the necessary methods, procedures, parts and equipment for engineering changes.
- Productivity Enhancements: Evaluate and recommend engineering changes to existing equipment to maximize productivity.
- Project Management: Manage automation projects, including scheduling, scoping and vendor supervision.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans for current and future automation systems.
- Collaboration: Collaborate closely with plant operations and maintenance departments to develop effective working relationships.
- Technical Support: Support the plant operations team with technical issues.
- Process and Instrument Drawings: Develop accurate and efficient Process and Instrument Drawings based on customer specifications, general process descriptions, company standards and verbal instructions.
- IT Collaboration: Work closely with the IT department to maintain existing technologies and develop new technologies for stable process controls and information systems.
- Coordination: Coordinate activities and reviews between General Contractors, Engineering firms and the project team.
- Startup and Commissioning: Assist in the development of startup and commissioning documents and training for plant staff.
- Data Analysis: Research and analyze data, including engineering documents, design proposals, specifications and manuals to determine their suitability for project goals.
- Installation Oversight: Direct and coordinate installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and specifications.
- Technology Adoption: Drive the adoption of the right technologies for both immediate and long-term growth.
Requirements:
- Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with a minimum of 4 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Technical Proficiency: Expertise in Automation Direct and Allen-Bradley PLC ControlLogix Platform and development tools.
- SCADA/HMI Knowledge: Extensive experience in SCADA/HMI design, configuration, programming, testing and troubleshooting.
- Control Systems: Skilled in closed-loop controls and tuning.
- Regulatory Familiarity: Knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70 standards.
- Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Technical Literacy: Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Report Writing: Proven ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Public Speaking: Demonstrated ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
- Mathematical Skills: Proficiency in advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations.
- Safety Compliance: Adherence to all safety policies, practices, and procedures, with a commitment to reporting unsafe activities.
- Task Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Problem-Solving: Capability to apply logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
- Symbolic Interpretation: Competence in dealing with nonverbal symbolism, including formulas, scientific equations, graphs and musical notes.
- AutoCAD Proficiency: Ability to use AutoCAD software for creating and reviewing technical drawings.
- Abstract Thinking: Ability to handle a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
- Computer Skills: Proficient in personal computer skills, including email, record keeping, database activity, word processing, spreadsheets and graphics.
- Team Collaboration: Active participation in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
- Direct hire with benefits
- Onsite, 1st shift, Monday – Friday
- Salary range: $100 – 115K
- Must pass drug & background screenings
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.