August 29, 2024 Keymark Corporation of New York, an aluminum extrusion manufacturing plant, is actively interviewing applicants for Controls Engineer at the Fonda manufacturing plant.
Compensation will be based on experience and capabilities ranging from $85,000 – $120,000 initially.
This is an advanced-level position within the Maintenance Support Department.
In this position, you must possess competency in developing, coordinating, and implementing PLC-based control systems and PC-based SCADA projects. Provide technical assistance on projects to ensure successful implementation of project scope. Participate in new product development to promote profitability, production efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effectiveness.
As a Keymark employee, you will enjoy:
- Annual Bonus Plan (eligible after one year)
- 401/K Savings Plan + up to 4% company match
- Available Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
- Paid holidays (8 per year) and vacation time
- Drug and Smoke-Free Work Environment
Supervision Received:
Works under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Manager.
Supervision Exercised:
Supervising other employees is a responsibility of the position. Junior mechanics will be trained in basic electricity and PLC basics in a classroom setting and in the field.
Examples of Duties (Duties are examples but are not limited to the following):
- Junior Controls Associates will be trained on-site in complex PLC-based systems to develop their knowledge and abilities.
- Assist the Maintenance Department in streamlining the production process through PLC program modifications and troubleshooting existing systems.
- Create electrical drawings, panel layouts, and P&I diagrams (AutoCAD Electrical). Supervise the installation of new equipment-related control systems with support from the maintenance staff and OEM.
- Manage All Rockwell, Siemens (TIA) software tech support agreements and Parts Management Agreements (Allen Bradley)
- Manage all existing and new PLC programs library for all PLC, HMI, VFD, systems, manuals library for controls equipment, electrical, and panel drawings library along with updating of Plant Single line as required.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Experience and Training:
- Proven experience creating electrical drawings, panel layouts, and P&I diagrams (AutoCAD Electrical )
- Proven experience in PLC ladder logic programming with Rockwell (RS5), (RS500), (Studio5000), Siemens (TIA), and PLCs.
- Proven experience with current and legacy fieldbus technologies (Ethernet I/P, Profinet, ControlNet, Profibus).
- Proven experience with operator interface technologies (Panelbuilder, RSView32, Studio, Rockwell Factory Talk View ME,).
- Knowledge of Ethernet networking and communication between PLCs.
- Proven knowledge in upgrading legacy PLC-based systems within the same platform (PLC5-RS5000) (Legacy HMI Panelview-PVPlus)
- Knowledge of Server and Database programming and configuration desired (SQL Server).
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Industrial, or Computer Engineering is desired and will consider real-world experience in the field.
Special Requirements:
- Must pass a drug screen
- Participation in 24/7 Support Team coverage (on a rotational basis) requires night and weekend availability to respond to support calls.
- Typical Manufacturing Environment