Process and Control Automation Engineer

Disability Solutions - Carrollton, TX

Full-time

Carrollton, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Southwire Company, LLC is a leader in technology and innovation, recognized as one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. The company specializes in manufacturing a wide range of products including building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products, and engineered products. Southwire also supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, and hand tools. With nearly seven decades of progressive growth, Southwire attributes its success to a commitment to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship, and enhancing the well-being of communities. The position is located in Carrollton, GA, and involves the development, design, maintenance, and commissioning of automation and control systems for industrial equipment. The role requires designing and programming logic for PLCs, drive systems, and combustion control systems, as well as developing SCADA and operator interface applications. The successful candidate will also be responsible for creating project manuals and electrical schematics using CAD, developing scope of work, cost estimates, and budgets for electrical systems, and assisting with on-site commissioning of SCR systems. This position offers the opportunity to transfer knowledge to SCR customers through training, discussions, presentations, and startup assistance.

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 troubleshoot 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.
• Transfer know-how to SCR customers through training, discussions, presentations, and startup assistance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field is required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the chemical or manufacturing industry, such as industrial processing equipment, instrumentation and control, AC and DC drives, PLCs, 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 a technical resource and subject matter expert.
• Ability to travel internationally: 35%.
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation, interpersonal, and project management skills.

Benefits

• 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