Full Job Description:
Scope of Position:
The Controls Network Engineer will be responsible for supporting the network infrastructure of the electrical control systems within the manufacturing facility. Modern day control systems are increasingly utilizing Ethernet based networks for communications between PLCs and devices. This role will include leading projects to upgrade and optimize this network infrastructure and serve as a consultant for the rest of the controls engineering team for these IT systems.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
• Maintain an accurate network map of control systems within the facility.
• Assist controls engineers and technicians with the troubleshooting of network related issues. Ensure high availability of controls IT systems.
• Investigate opportunities to optimize network traffic flow and eliminate reoccurring issues.
• Support software services that are integrated with the controls network. This includes OPC systems, data collection, HMI servers, and other Rockwell FactoryTalk services platforms.
• Actively lead or participate during the design, fabrication, acceptance testing, installation, and start-up phases of controls related projects.
• Implement network monitoring techniques to allow for fundamental understanding of network traffic and issues when they occur.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, operations, and maintenance staff to support manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Support data collection systems and work with users to gather requirements for production needs.
• Provide ownership of automated backup and compare utility for software version management software.
• Project receivership for new control systems
Travel Requirements:
• You can expect less than 10% travel.
Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:
• Your typical work schedule will be 8-5pm M-F although you should expect to have flexibility to support project assignments including overtime.
Required Education and Experience:
You should have a bachelor’s degree (Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science highly preferred) along with 5+ years of industry experience as well as:
• Technical background in Engineering or Information Technology
• Ability to troubleshoot network issues, strong troubleshooting skills
• Proficiency with network monitoring techniques
• Design of Ethernet network systems
• Ability to troubleshoot basic electrical circuits
• Programming skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating systems
• Project leadership skills
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong organizational skills
Desired Skills:
• Knowledge of PLCs, preferably Allen-Bradley Family
• Ability to program ladder logic
• Experience developing HMIs
• Database experience (SQL)
• Electrical design and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with FANUC Robots
• Knowledge of OSI PI or RSLinx (or other OPC services)
• Project management
Soft Skills:
• Technical curiosity
• Collaborate with diverse team members
• Self-motivated with high initiative
• Strong communication skills
• Process oriented and customer focused
Soft Skills:
Your verbal and written communication skills as well as attention to detail and ability to handle ambiguity will be significant skills for success. We value a positive teammate who is customer-focused, open, and approachable to effectively collaborate in teams in a multi-cultural environment and across all levels of our organization.
• Are you able to lead and influence others (suppliers, commercial partners etc.)?
• Are you a self-starter with the technical curiosity to learn new things and bring forth new ideas?
• Does your flexibility and dedication to succeed support a positive can-do attitude?
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Contact Name : Anne Fahey
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