Automation Controls Engineer

Company: Ingevity
Location: Waynesboro
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Job Family Group:
Engineering

Are you ready to do something remarkable? Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people's lives? Meet Ingevity.

At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.

Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person's unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world.

Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we'd love for you to join Ingevity!

The Automation Controls Engineer will support the plant's process controls systems, including the network, PLC controlled machines, and data historian. You will configure and maintain communication between plant floor machines, the MES, and business systems, optimize machine logic, and install new machines. This may include servers, switches, vision systems, conveyors, and other robotics integrations.

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How you will impact Ingevity:

• Support the OT network; work with IT and controls to establish and maintain communication.
• Support production engineers, maintenance, and other plant functions when needed, both capital and non-capital jobs.
• Support existing automation and implement new machine automation
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, plant availability, production rates, and production costs.
• Developing equipment specifications and installation requirements and ensuring that the equipment is safe and meets the needs of manufacturing.
• Work in a team environment to support plant operations and capital projects.
• Troubleshooting equipment and developing permanent solutions to recurring issues.
• Participate in OPEX, Six Sigma, and lean activities to sustain continuous improvement What you need to succeed:
  • Minimum 5 years of related experience required; discrete manufacturing environment experience preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.
  • Excellent technical and engineering skills, communication skills including leading group meetings, multi-tasking, and use of problem-solving tools.
  • Knowledge of network architecture and security concepts.
  • Familiar with PLC's, ladder logic, structured text, PID loops, or similar required.
  • Knowledge of machine controls, sensors, I/O, drives, and instrumentation required
  • Experience with industrial automation, OSIsoft PI data historian and vision programming preferred
  • The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • On-call production support as needed.
  • Relocation assistance available.
  • This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. The successful candidate must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship to work in the US.
    
    Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect - a culture where everyone belongs.
    
    Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
    
    Recruiting Agencies: Ingevity does not accept unsolicited resumes and therefore, will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

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