Process and Control Automation Engineer - Southwire Company
Carrollton, GA 30117
About the Job
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment and hand tools. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our nearly seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the wellbeing of our communities. How will you power what’s possible?
Location: Carrollton, GA
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Southwire Job Description
Description of Duties and Responsibilities:
•Develop, design, maintain, and commission automation and control systems for Industrial Equipment.
•Design and program logic for PLCs, drive systems, and combustion control systems.
•Develop SCADA and operator interface applications.
•Design databases and write custom computer programs for PLC and SCADA system interface.
•Apply standard procedures to trouble shoot mechanical and electrical components, diagnose and resolve issues.
•Create project manuals and electrical schematics using CAD.
•Develop scope of work, cost estimates and budgets for electrical systems.
•Develop an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of SCR systems such as fluid systems, operations, metallurgy, maintenance, material handling, furnace systems, and hands on machine operation.
•Assist with on-site commissioning of all parts of an SCR system.
•This individual transfer know-how to SCR customers through training, discussions, presentations, and startup assistance.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements:
•Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field is required.
•Minimum 5 years’ experience (compensation will be based on experience) in the chemical or manufacturing industry, such as Industrial processing equipment, instrumentation and control, AC and DC drives, PLC’S, combustion systems, design, maintenance and/or operation.
•Allen Bradley or Siemens PLC and drive experience.
•CAD experience with AutoCAD.
•SCADA system and HMI application experience.
•Computer programming, networking, database, and reporting skills.
•Ability to develop and maintain in-depth, up-to-date technical knowledge, and to develop into technical resource and subject matter expert.
•Ability to travel internationally: 35%
•Must possess excellent communication, organization, presentation, interpersonal, and project management skills.
Key Words:
Automation Engineer, Process Control Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Controls Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, PLC, Programable Controllers, SCADA, Chemical Process, Industrial Control, Rockwell Automation, PLC-5, ControlLogix, Siemens, S7, TIA portal, HMI, Human Machine Interface, IIoT,
Competencies
Benefits We Offer:
- 401k with Matching
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Parental Leave
- & More
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.