Sr. Controls Engineer

Job Functions:

At Rolls-Royce, we see sustainability in the field of drive and energy solutions as both the biggest challenge and biggest opportunity of our time. That's why we have set targets to reach Net Zero by 2050. In our Power Systems division, we have set an even more aggressive target to reduce our CO2 emissions by 35% by 2030 (from 2019 levels). It is within Power Systems that we provide world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solutions brand, mtu.

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Job Functions (Essential)

1. Leads designs and develops new control systems/PLC ladder logic programs for assemble operations and the facility infrastructure
2. Leads development and designs of HMI screens and layouts
3. Works collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers, manufacturing engineers, purchasers and other internal staff
4. Leads debugging and troubleshooting systems during development and commissioning of new controls systems
5. Contribute to the achievement of quality/management objectives by maintaining equipment in such a way that it allows product to be produced to customer expectations
6. Ensures compliance with the health & safety regulations and quality standards
7. Defines scope, requirements and purchases control's related material and equipment
8. Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Code of Conduct.
9. Perform special projects as required

Posting Title:

Sr. Controls Engineer

Location:

MTU Aiken Plant (Graniteville, SC)

Functional Area:

Engineering

FLSA Code:

EXEMPT

Employment Type:

MUS - Salaried

Qualifications:

Qualifications (Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

Required:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Electrical Engineering and 5 years' of industrial controls engineering experience; or 9 years of industrial controls engineering experience
2. Excellent knowledge in managing, testing, and modifying systems for all equipment and systems within assembly operation and the facility infrastructure
3. Excellent knowledge of PLC'S (Control Logix, Micro Logix, Compact Logix & SLC 500 software)
4. Strong knowledge of Ladder Logic and ability to make programing changes
5. Excellent knowledge of A.C. and D.C. motors and controls
6. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in detecting equipment/system failure
7. Strong project management skills
8. Strong knowledge in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley and Siemens)
9. Strong knowledge of HMI programming
10. Strong analytical ability where problems are complex
11. Strong organizational planning and follow-up skills
12. Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
13. Good ability to interpret blueprints and drawings
14. Good understating of lean manufacturing
15. Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite

Preferred:

1. SAP experience

Work Environment:

Work Conditions:

1. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
2. Daily work is performed in an office and general manufacturing environments. This position has a traditional work schedule that requires four (4) ten (10) hour days during a Monday through Thursday work schedule, with the eligibility of overtime as business requires.
3. While performing duties of this position, employees are frequently requested to work inside and occasionally required to work outside of the facility. While working outside, employees will occasionally endure hot, cold, and humid temperature conditions. The employees will frequently hear noise. Also, employees will occasionally work with hazardous material within the manufacturing work environment.
4. While performing physical demands of the work environments, employees will occasionally be requested to sit, climb, and maintain balance, crouch, and squat. Next, employees will frequently be requested to stoop and or kneel. Finally, employees will regularly be requested to sit and walk within the work environments.
5. Employees will be occasionally requested to push, pull, carry, lift and or move materials within the work environment. The materials will weigh between 10-25 pounds and the employee will be occasionally requested to move materials once per week.
6. Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the employee must have the ability to adjust focus.

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Shift:

First

Job Type:

Regular

Work Schedule:

Full Time