Controls Engineer - Swing Shift

Company: LER TechForce
Location: Hammond
Posted on: August 8, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionLER TechForce, an LHP affiliate, previously LHP Engineering Resources, is looking for a Swing Shift Controls Engineer to work in Hammond Indiana.
The swing shift is:Friday - 6:00 AM to 4:30PMSaturday - 6:00 AM to 4:30 PMSunday - 6:30 PM to 4:00 AMMonday - 6:30 PM to 4 :00 AM

• As a Controls Engineer, your work will include, but not be limited to: --- Design, develop, and streamline various aspects of electrical controls systems, general electrical circuitry, pneumatic, hydraulic systems, and machinery in the plant with use of AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electric, HMI Software/ Design, and/or E-Plan --- Provide direction and be able to execute the programming for, installation of, and technical troubleshooting support of PLC ladder-logic based hardware and software applications throughout the plant --- Provide controls and systems engineering support for emergency and unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production peak and off-peak run times as needed --- Able to work with cross functional groups, as well as work effectively with Plant Engineers and Maintenance Supervisors to complete projects on time and within schedule --- Able to read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, machinery assembly drawings, create component hardware BOMs, and determine additional system/hardware components for the design of electrical control systems and circuitry diagrams to perform required maintenance and service --- Able to diagnose process and machinery problems utilizing root cause failure analysis techniques, replace or repair equipment parts, test and make adjustments as required --- Assist with and provide guidance for the compliance of plant safety regulations such as (Arch Flash Electrical Safety- NFPA-70E; LOTO, Energized Work Permits, Safe Cell Entry) Your Qualifications --- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or related field --- 3 + years of Electrical Controls and/or System Engineering industry experience --- Strong skills in ladder logic, preferably Allen-Bradley Systems; PLC5, SLC and ControLogix 5000-5580 --- Strong skills in HMI design --- Familiarity with Ethernet/IP and basic networking applications and practices --- Working knowledge and understanding of plant power distribution equipment and controls --- Experience and working knowledge of robot teach points and programming code understanding

Keywords: LER TechForce, Hammond , Controls Engineer - Swing Shift, Engineering , Hammond, Indiana