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Sr. Controls Engineer
| Company | Ingredion |
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| Location | Aberdeen, MD, USA |
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| Salary | $98800 – $131733.33 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or equivalent
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in process controls and/or automation in a continuous/batch operation facility
- Demonstrated knowledge of and significant programming experience with plant process controls systems: Allen-Bradley, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, SLC500, PLCs, Rockwell, HMI InTouch, IoT, and Aspen/Wonderware historian
- Demonstrated knowledge of AC/DC motor drives, control valve theory of operation, application, selection, specification, and installation
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate safety leadership to ensure a safe work environment and work practices, aiming for an injury-free workplace
- Lead process automation and PLC programming, manage capital programs, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
- Set and align facility goals with corporate engineering strategy, drive innovation and growth, and establish KPIs and deliverables for continuous improvement
- Provide technical support including process studies, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting to optimize processes and meet cost and production goals
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, ISO, Quality, Food Safety systems, GMP policies, and guidelines, and support Lean elements for continuous improvement
- Mentor and train team members, manage systems and licenses, and conduct process automation training to maintain and enhance employee proficiency
Preferred Qualifications
- Controls and automation experience in food, pharmaceutical, or nutraceutical (preferred)
- Leadership experience and the ability to concisely communicate objectives and results to reach targeted goals
- Experience managing several projects/initiatives at one time, financial acumen, and advanced problem-solving/troubleshooting skills
