Technical Leadership
- Design, develop, and optimize control systems for process industries, and packaging machinery.
- Provide technical solutions for complex automation challenges across multiple manufacturing platforms.
- Develop and maintain electrical and control system standards and best practices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve critical control system issues across various manufacturing platforms.
- Execute system improvements to enhance equipment efficiency, reliability, and product quality.
- Implement industrial networking solutions and integrate various control systems.
Mentorship & Knowledge Transfer
- Coach and mentor junior electrical and controls engineers in electrical and control system design, programming, and troubleshooting.
- Review and validate electrical and control system designs and programs developed by junior engineers.
- Guide junior electrical and controls engineers in developing engineering specifications and original design concepts.
- Develop and conduct technical training programs for team members.
- Create technical documentation and knowledge base materials.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team.
Tool/Technical skills:
- 15+ years of experience in industrial automation and controls engineering.
- Demonstrated expertise in process and packaging machinery control systems.
- Extensive experience in selection and use of control system hardware (e.g., controller, power supplies, input/output cards and chassis, communication hardware, etc.)
- Expert-level knowledge in PLC, HMI and SCADA system design, programming, and troubleshooting (preferably PLC - Allen Bradley, Siemens, SCADA Ignition, Wonderware & GE, Drives Rockwell & Siemens).
- Strong understanding of industrial networks and communication protocols (Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, DeviceNet, BACnet).
- Proven experience with motion control systems and servo applications (Servo drive parameterization, programming, and tuning).
- Expert knowledge in
- Selection of motors, motor controllers or drives, calculation of motor horsepower, torque, speed range, reduction ratios etc.
- Selection of sensor technologies applicable to the desired type of measurement and have good knowledge in sensor characteristics.
- Selection of other control elements like solenoid valves, On-off devices/relays, self-regulating devices, transducers, current/pneumatic [I/P] conversion, etc. based on application
- Conversant with codes, standards, and regulations like UL, IEC, ANSI, ISA, NEC, NEMA, and NFPA.
- Knowledge of Industry 4.0 and IIoT Technologies.
- Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Integration.
Required Competencies
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proven mentoring and coaching experience.
- Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives.
- Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
- Project management capabilities.
