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Charter Steel is hiring a Controls Engineer in our Saukville WI manufacturing facility!
Charter Steel is a leading American supplier of carbon and alloy steel bar, rod and wire products, and the largest steel coil processor in North America. As a fully integrated steelmaker with locations in Ohio and Wisconsin, Charter Steel offers a full range of grade and size coiled products and vast technical service experience. Charter Steel is a member of the Charter Manufacturing family of companies.
Job summary:
In a Siemens environment the Controls Engineer will work on systems supporting both hardware and software of motion control, SCADA, and automation projects. In support of the maintenance and operations group, this position will increase safety, lower downtime, and advance the business through modernization and digitization programs
Position specifics:
Location: Onsite role in Saukville WI
Schedule: First shift with occasional off-shift phone calls
Travel: Under 5%
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Charter Manufacturing is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.
Key responsibilities:
Ability to solve moderately complex control engineering challenges
Provides support to the Senior Control Engineer
Understand and program using several different programming styles, including ladder logic, structured text, and others
Enable internal and external partners to understand design standards, implementation strategies and best practices
Enable and maintain proper documentation of all technology platforms
Will collaborate with the maintenance and operations team to fix root-cause issues and reduce downtime of the operation
Enable the design, selection, management, programming, and commissioning of automation equipment used to improve the existing systems
Contribute to the estimation and management for projects
Design electronic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic machine controls
Enable Advanced Process Control Systems
Program, commission, and debug PLC programs. Work with Operational Technology Engineers to interface control systems with HMI, MES, and SQL database systems
Identify opportunities to increase safety, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve quality
Follow Safety Management System, Environmental, and Quality procedures and requirements
Ability to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, as outlined in the job description
What you’ll need:
Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) or commensurate experience
Three plus years of professional experience with automation and control systems design
High level of proficiency working with PLC Hardware, PLC programming, automation controls, and Control Systems
Ability to contribute on large scale projects.
Knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric code, UL508A)
Knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI B11/RIA 15, OSHA)
Good working knowledge of CAD for updating and creating electrical drawings
Applicable knowledge of HMI and programming languages
Good verbal and written communications skill
Nice to haves:
Experience with Siemens PLC programming
Experience in Power Systems and Power Electronics.
Proficiency programming and tuning variable frequency drives
Steel plant or similar industrial experience
Experience in fast-paced iterative design and manufacturing environments
Knowledge of Industrial Ethernet networks, Wireless Networks, and field bus networking.
Experience with motion control systems consisting of motors, drives, and encoders
Knowledge of cyber-security protocols and methods to ensure systems are secure and protected
Join us to tailor your career path and make a significant impact. Apply today!
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We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
