Automation & Controls Engineer (Bloomington, MN) - Hitchcock Industries, Inc. DBA CPP-Minneapolis
Bloomington, MN 55420
About the Job
Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) is seeking an experienced Automation & Controls Engineer to join our team. This role reports to the Maintenance Manager at our plant in Bloomington, MN and is considered a critical member of the CPP-Minneapolis team, working closely with the Maintenance and Operations groups on a daily basis to minimize downtime.
This is a great opportunity for an Automation & Controls Engineer to join a growth-oriented company that has been in business for over 100 years! CPP offers a competitive compensation & benefits package which includes a bonus program that is paid quarterly, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, paid vacation & holidays, company-paid uniform program including safety boots, company-supplied tools, paid training, defined career progression within the Maintenance team and many opportunities to pick up overtime shifts.
Major Responsibilities
About You
Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) is an industry-leading manufacturer of highly-engineered
components and sub-assemblies, supplying the commercial aerospace, military and industrial markets with small-to-large "function critical" products. CPP provides its customers with a "total solution" source, taking them from concept to finished product with one of the broadest and most diverse product offerings in the industry. More information about our company can be found at: http://www.cppcorp.com/
Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent and consistent basis without company sponsorship now and in the future.
This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
CPP Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status.
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
This is a great opportunity for an Automation & Controls Engineer to join a growth-oriented company that has been in business for over 100 years! CPP offers a competitive compensation & benefits package which includes a bonus program that is paid quarterly, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, paid vacation & holidays, company-paid uniform program including safety boots, company-supplied tools, paid training, defined career progression within the Maintenance team and many opportunities to pick up overtime shifts.
Major Responsibilities
- Design and develop HMI, MES, and SCADA systems built around the Ignition platform using SQL, Python, JavaScript, and other languages and technologies.
- Learn, practice, and adhere to all safety, quality, and department-specific policies as well as GMP/SOPs and prepare and maintain records as required.
- Perform installation, calibration, configuration, and maintenance activities on wired and wireless instrumentation.
- Perform troubleshooting for process equipment hardware and programming of controllers such as PLCs, HMI, VFDs
- Document automation equipment maintenance.
- Analyze automation equipment failures and propose solutions to address the failures so they do not recur.
- Support automation parts procurement and monitor current supply to ensure the availability of spare parts.
- Ensure automation equipment is installed and functioning according to the facility design and applicable automation standards.
- Generate as-built instrumentation drawings.
- Coordinate contractors and vendors when additional support is required to perform work.
- Perform automation work in compliance with all corporate and local area safety procedures and policies.
- Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Manage all aspects of your projects.
- Engages in appropriate communication across teams and departments.
- Practice Lean Manufacturing to improve efficiency and eliminate waste.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment to ensure efficiency, safety, and product integrity.
- Demonstrate good judgment by reacting to unsafe acts or conditions by making them safe or reporting them to those who can correct them and documenting the correction.
- Perform assigned tasks while wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Must always maintain confidentiality and have regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to work at the Bloomington facility.
- Comply with all safety, DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
- P e r f o r m p o s t - r es o l u t i o n f o l l o w- u p s t o h e l p r e q u e s t s .
About You
- Associate's degree in industrial automation.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. OR
- 5+ years of related Programming experience and/or training.
- Knowledge or experience with AutoCAD
- HMI and SCADA programming experience with FactoryTalk View ME/SE, and Ignition strongly preferred.
- PLC programming experience with Rockwell CompactLogix and MicroLogix.
- Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Project).
- Ability to design, read and comprehend technical drawings.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business information, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and co-workers.
- Careful attention to detail, with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Well organized and conducts self professionally.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) is an industry-leading manufacturer of highly-engineered
components and sub-assemblies, supplying the commercial aerospace, military and industrial markets with small-to-large "function critical" products. CPP provides its customers with a "total solution" source, taking them from concept to finished product with one of the broadest and most diverse product offerings in the industry. More information about our company can be found at: http://www.cppcorp.com/
Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent and consistent basis without company sponsorship now and in the future.
This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
CPP Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status.
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
Source : Hitchcock Industries, Inc. DBA CPP-Minneapolis