Aerospace Lubricants, a division of AMSOIL INC, is currently seeking a Process Controls Engineer. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing control systems to improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and safety. Aerospace Lubricants is a specialty grease manufacturer located in Columbus, Ohio. We manufacture products for everything from defense systems and spacecraft to offshore boats and motorcycles. Shift: Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM Core Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain control systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and DCS platforms. • Program and configure automation equipment to support manufacturing processes. • Analyze process data to identify opportunities for improvement and implement control strategies. • Collaborate with process engineers, maintenance, and operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve control system issues. • Maintain documentation for control systems including schematics, code, and change logs. • Provide training and technical support to operations and maintenance personnel. • Accountable for knowing the manufacturing process including blending and packaging equipment. • Recommend preventive maintenance, predictive activities, and upgrade assessments. • Responsible for equipment-related uptime performance of the AMSOIL INC. production process including downtime tracking, lead uptime improvement projects, and report generation. • Work with other departments to develop and implement optimization strategies. • Justify and source new equipment required to optimize systems. • Ensure equipment FAT and SAT qualifications are completed. • Support Continuous Improvement initiatives to drive waste reduction and increase operational efficiency. • Participate or lead projects to improve quality, speed, and functionality of existing AMSOIL equipment and assets. • Manage projects related to AMSOIL INC. facilities, equipment, and new installs including bid packages, proposal evaluation, process design and functionality, budget management, and qualification and startup. Position Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in an Electrical Engineering or related Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical) or a 2-year technical degree with equivalent combination of related training and experience. • Experience in process controls engineering concepts. • Knowledge of PLC programming and interfacing control concepts into a manufacturing environment; preference for Allen Bradley experience or similar platform. • Experience with SCADA systems and data historians (Ignition - preferred). • Proven experience in practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of goods. • Knowledge of production processes and quality control techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods. • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. • Identify complex problems and review information to evaluate option and implement solutions. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Desire to work within a team is necessary. • Competent in complete MS Office Suite. • Knowledge of JD Edwards or comparable ERP system. • Ability to manage multiple priorities. • Knowledge of SQL Databases. • Valid driver's license, clean driving record and the ability to be insurable for AMSOIL INC. vehicles. • This position does require travel 25% of the time. • Professional Engineer PE (preferred). • Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma (preferred).
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