Control Systems Engineer

About the role

Company Description BlueScope Coated Products is one of the largest coil coating companies in the United States, with facilities across the country. With more than four decades of expertise providing painted metal coils and toll processing services for industries in the construction and consumer product markets, we pride ourselves on delivering premium quality, reliable service, and ongoing innovation to our customers. As a member of the Maintenance and Engineering team, the Control Systems Engineer directs the design and installation of new or replacement robotic and automation equipment, develops standards for reliability and guidelines for engineering and maintenance activities on said equipment, ensures engineering drawings and technical information are kept up to date for equipment identified. The incumbent is also responsible for the daily maintenance activities on equipment and systems within the automation engineer's responsibility. The automation engineer may also be tasked with supporting other maintenance activities during breakdowns, line shuts, annual shutdowns or when the need arises. Key Focus Areas Act as project leader on new equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and training. Lead or assist in feasibility studies for new robotic or automation equipment. Direct the maintenance, reliability, and performance activities to ensure equipment and system's meet their required targets. Train operations and maintenance users in systems operations and maintenance activities. Rewrite or modify PLC ladder logic programs to achieve the plant's Key Performance Indicators. Be the liaison and "change agent" between operators, leaders, and management's wants and needs with a safety mindset. Evaluate machinery's PLC systems to ensure end-of-life items are prioritized for replacement before extensive downtime or impact on safety, throughput, or quality. These duties require managing capital projects and ROI calculations from statistical data. Act as project leader on new equipment procurement, installation, and commissioning. Developing and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Developing and organizing training material to transfer appropriate process/production and safety knowledge to associates. Train operations and maintenance users in new systems operations and maintenance activities. Perform Safeguard techniques and document changes made to programs to prevent inadvertent loading of obsolete programs or complete loss from corrupted memory or files. Ensure all systems have secure protection protocols consistent with BlueScope standards. Month-end reporting. Compile data for key maintenance performance indicators. Make recommendations for improvements based on data. Assist with all safety issues related to production and ensure that safety goals are achieved. They are engaging associates in all aspects of safety, meetings, conversations, and incident reporting. Create, evaluate, and revise preventive maintenance procedures that drive a reduction in unscheduled downtime, and increase reliability/predictability and consistent quality performance. Research and investigate new technologies to decrease BCP's costs, increase effectiveness, and maintain business viability. Communicates daily with internal personnel from Production and Quality Control to assist in resolving problems and achieving company goals. Ensure all systems have secure protection protocols consistent with BlueScope standards. Act as PLC/drive expert and train others as needed. Assist other maintenance activities across BCP as required. Foundational Experience Required Qualifications & Experience: To be considered for this position, you must possess the following qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering 3+ years' automation/robotics/mechatronics project work. A record of automation project implementation from feasibility to handover. PLC experience, preferably Allen Bradley such as SLC 500, RSlogix 5/500/5000, PLC5, ControlLogix, Micrologix, and Panelview systems Must be able to perform mathematical equations to program PLC such as slope, strip weight tension, coil diameter increase, and RPM to Feet per minute and scaling. Ability to perform solo programming and commissioning on multiple platforms Desired Qualifications: To be considered an ideal candidate, you should possess some or all of the following qualifications: 5+ years' experience with automation/robotics/mechatronics project work. 5+ years' of proven automation/robotics/mechatronics project work Heavy Manufacturing experience in the implementation of automation projects with successful cost and performance outcomes. Metals, coating, roll forming or industrial maintenance experience Skills and Abilities Ability to effectively manage projects from conception to completion. Include budgeting, design, manpower allocation, timeline development, documentation and technical instruction. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technic