Control Systems Engineer

at  CPM Holdings Inc

OVERVIEW:

Are you looking to work for a stable, growing company in essential industries? Come work for our international organization that is a key leader in the global markets, including oilseed processing, animal feed, breakfast cereal, snack food, biofuels and metal-packaging industries. CPM Holdings, Inc is a global leader in the design, production and marketing of high-quality, efficient, durable process systems, equipment and after-market parts and services across five core business segments: CPM (California Pellet Mill), Extrusion, Thermal, Metal Packaging, and Automation.
The foundation of our company dates back to 1883 and we continue to leverage our history, experience, and entrepreneurial spirit to increase our global presence through innovative organic growth and strategic acquisition opportunities. We currently operate in 26 facilities in 11 countries.
JOB SUMMARY: The Control Systems Engineer is responsible for planning, organizing, controlling, integrating, and completing customer projects in the automation control systems branch of our business. The Engineer is assigned a project following booking of the sale and serves as the project manager, programming resource, and start-up coordinator for automation projects in the variety of industries that CPM-Automation serves.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Develop and modify PLC/HMI programs of a high degree of complexity, involving process control and interlocking of industrial process controls to field equipment. Assume responsibility for the installation and performance of complex industrial process control systems in the field. Serve as Project Manager on assigned projects from initiation through completion of the project.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing, sitting, unilateral and bilateral movement, reaching, grasping, talking and hearing.
• Clarity of vision at 0.5Mtrs or less with the ability to bring objects into sharp focus while reading computer screen.
• Must be able to deal with field conditions that are dusty and hot (43°C)
• Occasionally work on lifts and ladders that are approximately 6Mtrs off the ground
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to rent a car
• Must be able to fly commercial airlines both nationwide and internationally
• Must be able to lift 18Kg.
  TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Average 30-40% nationwide travel with possibility of some international travel.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Rockwell FactoryTalk
• Allen Bradley Studio 5000
• Siemens TIA Portal
• Inductive University
• In-house and on-the-job training will be provided to certify technician as proficient in the installation and repair of controls systems and products.
  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Electrical Engineering degree, certification, or technical work experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Practical understanding and working capabilities with programming PLC logic and HMI screens (e.g. Rockwell Automation’s Control Logix & Factory Talk, Siemens TIA Portal, Inductive Automation’s Ignition, Omron’s Sysmac Studio etc.)
• Understanding of industrial process control systems using PLC and PC based architectures
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Knowledge of the practical application of Engineering science and technology.
• Practical experience with communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Demonstrated experience using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must give attention to detail and take pride in work produced
  The foundation of our company dates back to 1883 and we continue to leverage our history, experience, and entrepreneurial spirit to increase our global presence through innovative organic growth and strategic acquisition opportunities. We currently operate in 26 facilities in 11 countries.

Manage multiple projects from definition at time of sale through actual start-up at the customer facility.
Coordinate direct communication with the customer team to ensure that equipment listing, process flow, HMI screen definition, and project timeline details are documented and incorporated into the CPM-Automation production process.
Complete the actual PLC programming and HMI screen programming for production project. Responsible for complete programming and testing of project, as well as project documentation.