Controls Engineer - (Manufacturing) at Nesco Resource
Wilmington, NC
About the Job
Scope of Position:
• This position will work with other team members to manage, modify, and develop computer systems required to manufacture optical fiber.
• The position will also participate in or occasionally lead projects to meet the plant's objectives, drive cost reduction efforts and participate in capacity expansion efforts.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
• Assist team of engineers to provide production support and troubleshooting for 24/7 manufacturing operation. Work with production associates, technicians, and engineers to ensure reliable equipment operation via automated control systems and user interfaces.
• Support process and product optimization/improvement efforts.
• Provide training for engineers and/or production associates as needed for new processes, equipment, or control systems.
• Participate in capital projects.
• Some after hours, on-call support may be needed.
Required Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science; or equivalent experience
• 5 years in a technical role or relevant experience
Required Skills:
• Knowledge in computer and PLC programming skills such as: VB, .net, C, Realtime systems or similar
Desired Skills:
• Ability/experience integrating computers into manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and lower cost
• MS Windows, iFIX, EthernetIP I/O, Microsoft Office. Real time controls systems, experience with motion systems (desired but not required), SCADA, Twincat
• Experience in production support in a manufacturing environment
• Problem-solving and debugging skills; ability to understand real needs behind operations and engineering requests
• Ability/experience troubleshooting simple low voltage electrical circuitry
Travel Requirements & Work Hours:
• Monday-Friday 8AM - 5PM. Occasional off-hours on call
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
• This position will work with other team members to manage, modify, and develop computer systems required to manufacture optical fiber.
• The position will also participate in or occasionally lead projects to meet the plant's objectives, drive cost reduction efforts and participate in capacity expansion efforts.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
• Assist team of engineers to provide production support and troubleshooting for 24/7 manufacturing operation. Work with production associates, technicians, and engineers to ensure reliable equipment operation via automated control systems and user interfaces.
• Support process and product optimization/improvement efforts.
• Provide training for engineers and/or production associates as needed for new processes, equipment, or control systems.
• Participate in capital projects.
• Some after hours, on-call support may be needed.
Required Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science; or equivalent experience
• 5 years in a technical role or relevant experience
Required Skills:
• Knowledge in computer and PLC programming skills such as: VB, .net, C, Realtime systems or similar
Desired Skills:
• Ability/experience integrating computers into manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and lower cost
• MS Windows, iFIX, EthernetIP I/O, Microsoft Office. Real time controls systems, experience with motion systems (desired but not required), SCADA, Twincat
• Experience in production support in a manufacturing environment
• Problem-solving and debugging skills; ability to understand real needs behind operations and engineering requests
• Ability/experience troubleshooting simple low voltage electrical circuitry
Travel Requirements & Work Hours:
• Monday-Friday 8AM - 5PM. Occasional off-hours on call
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.