Control & Instrument Engineer designs, installs, optimizes, and adapts electronic control systems and instruments to automate and monitor industrial processes. Develops technical designs, process diagrams, SCADA block diagrams, and control schematics to implement automation controls. Being a Control & Instrument Engineer configures systems using PLC and HMI techniques. Models, tests, and measures output and data to analyze performance or quality issues and develop solutions. Additionally, Control & Instrument Engineer requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Typically reports to a manager. The Control & Instrument Engineer work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Control & Instrument Engineer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
To develop, modify and troubleshoot machine controls and processes to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and reliability. Work with various phases of automated control projects such as: design, estimating, soliciting quotes, negotiating contracts, developing schedules and budgets, implementing, modifying, and troubleshooting.
• Design electronic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and/or pneumatic machine controls to increase productivity and quality • Troubleshoot machine controls and processes to improve efficiency and quality • Estimate and control projects, schedules and cost to insure timely installation and cost effectiveness • Train production and maintenance personnel in all aspects of automation, controls, & communication protocols • Develop schedules and budgets and create relationships with vendors to meet the schedule • Analyze data and develop design and operational changes • Prepare complete documentation files to include as built drawings and operational manuals • Assist maintenance, production, quality assurance with traceability. • Coordinate with development department with tire design and compound development • Maintain working relationship with MIS to keep machine uptime at an acceptable level
• Analytical / organized / logical thinking • Problems solving & troubleshooting abilities • Technical expertise – continuous learner – mentor - coach • Good oral and written communications – good listening skills • Ability to work in cross-functional problem-solving teams
• 3-5 years related experience in a manufacturing environment. Past exposure through COOP, internship, or other opportunities in industrial /manufacturing environments with automation equipment, traceability and control. Also experienced with machine to machine interface and host PLC. Software, hardware, & networking knowledge beneficial. • BACHELORS DEGREE – B. S. in ME, EE, or other technical related fields
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