Lead Controls Engineer - Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States - Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions

Description

Around the globe, we help cities and industries manage, optimize and make the most of their resources. We provide an array of solutions related to water, energy and materials to promote a cleaner more sustainable world for all of us.

The collective expertise and passion of our people, combined with a broad portfolio of over 10,000 technologies, makes us uniquely positioned to deliver solutions that positively impact the environment. Come be part of something special - start your journey today

Veolia is currently searching for an experienced controls engineer to support the production of filters and membranes at our Minnetonka, MN plant. The production of water purification membranes is a growing business that addresses the ever-increasing need for clean water. We are looking for a highly motivated and technically strong controls engineer to support our manufacturing facility. Come be a part of this exciting and growing technology

Essential Responsibilities

Perform continuous improvement of control systems including integrating systems, PLC programming, PLC level networking, and HMI configuration.

Support daily manufacturing technology and process needs. Assist operations, engineering, and maintenance with equipment problems, troubleshooting, and system upgrades including off hour support.

Lead and effectively interface with manufacturing, sales, marketing, and other support teams to complete projects to meet EHS (environmental, health, and safety), production, quality, cost savings, and new product development goals within schedule and budget.

Utilize lean manufacturing, six sigma methods, ergonomic designs, ISO 9000 principles, and other engineering problem solving tools to resolve challenges and technical issues.

Interface with vendors and internal contacts in an effective manner to ensure that the technical and EHS perspective is properly conveyed.

Performs I/O checks and instrument scaling for new equipment installations.

Review, recommend, and implement changes to mechanical/electrical drawings and process documentation. Provide concept drawings, building layout, and equipment drawings if applicable.

Assure that all engineering designs and technical data are complete and accurately documented to provide an accurate technical/historical base for future reference and to meet customer/end user requirements.
Minimum Requirements

Experience with controls system integration hardware and software, including Allen Bradley control systems, Rockwell Factory Talk Studio ME and SE, RSLogix 5000 or Studio 5000, RSLinx, and Cisco

Minimum of 7 years of related experience

Demonstrated knowledge, technical electrical training, and application of regulatory electrical codes

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics

Technical writing skills, computer skills, and MS Office proficiency

Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to team projects

Demonstrated project leadership

Demonstrated Experience with using PLC and Controls programming
Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems & Controls Engineering, or equivalent

Experience with AUTOCAD

Previous experience with electrical drawing creation

MES and SCADA system knowledge

Previous experience with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing

Rockwell Software: RSView32, RSNetwoks

Experience with water filtration products

Communication protocols: Profibus, Ethernet, ContolNet, DeviceNet, and OPC Server.

Knowledge and experience in writing work instructions per ISO 9000 requirements

Experience leading large capital projects or plant start-ups

Experience with web-handling equipment
We offer competitive compensation and benefits working in a dynamic environment with challenging projects and training provided to ensure your success.

We realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We're an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every level and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace