IT Controls Engineer
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Location: Wilmington, NC 28403
Description:
Job Title: IT Controls Engineer
Scope of Position:
This position will be responsible for owning the IT-related software associated with at least one manufacturing process step in the Optical Fiber manufacturing plant. In this capacity, he/she will work closely with engineering and operations teams in the plant to implement improvements in this process area.
The person will become the expert for the process controls system in their area of responsibility along with ancillary data feeds to a manufacturing execution system and reporting systems.
The person will also be responsible for developing or modifying other software systems that support manufacturing in the plant such as web-based or stand-alone applications.
When the person leads a project, he/she will be responsible for managing the activities required to meet the project's objectives within the constraints of an allowed budget and a desired timeline.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Assist team of engineers to provide production support and troubleshooting for 24/7 manufacturing operation. Work with production associates, technicians, and engineers to ensure reliable equipment operation via automated control systems and user interfaces.
Support process and product optimization/improvement efforts. Develop plans for innovative solutions to technical problems and follow through to implementation.
Provide training for engineers and/or production associates as needed for new processes, equipment, or control systems.
Lead or participate in capital projects.
Serve on off-hours production support team approximately every 5-6 weeks.
Required Skills:
Computer programming skills - C/C++/C#, Visual Basic 6, VB.Net, iFIX/SCADA (or any industrial Automation system), PowerShell scripting
Ability/Experience integrating computers into manufacturing processes to increase efficiencies and lower cost.
Ability/experience troubleshooting simple low voltage electrical circuitry.
Knowledge/experience of relational databases (Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server), MSMQ and XML
Willing to be on off hours call on a rotational basis.
Desired Skills:
Windows PC Imaging - Create and update reusable Windows 10/11 images for industrial control systems, including multi-language support, and optimized for 24x7 manufacturing with appropriate cyber security
OSI PI Data Historian, PI Asset Framework, and PI Vision - Administration and Support
Soft Skills:
Knowledge and/or Experience working on MES (Camstar or any Manufacturing Execution System)
Work effectively with a team that helps each other support all IT control systems in the plant and the related IT supporting systems.
Communicate and team up with engineering and operations groups in the plant to accomplish plant goals.
Additional Requirements:
Must be a United States Citizen or possess a valid Green Card.
Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Travel Requirements:
Minimal to none.
0-10%
Required Education:
Bachelor's in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
Years of Experience:
5-10 years of experience
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Scope of Position:
This position will be responsible for owning the IT-related software associated with at least one manufacturing process step in the Optical Fiber manufacturing plant. In this capacity, he/she will work closely with engineering and operations teams in the plant to implement improvements in this process area.
The person will become the expert for the process controls system in their area of responsibility along with ancillary data feeds to a manufacturing execution system and reporting systems.
The person will also be responsible for developing or modifying other software systems that support manufacturing in the plant such as web-based or stand-alone applications.
When the person leads a project, he/she will be responsible for managing the activities required to meet the project's objectives within the constraints of an allowed budget and a desired timeline.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Assist team of engineers to provide production support and troubleshooting for 24/7 manufacturing operation. Work with production associates, technicians, and engineers to ensure reliable equipment operation via automated control systems and user interfaces.
Support process and product optimization/improvement efforts. Develop plans for innovative solutions to technical problems and follow through to implementation.
Provide training for engineers and/or production associates as needed for new processes, equipment, or control systems.
Lead or participate in capital projects.
Serve on off-hours production support team approximately every 5-6 weeks.
Required Skills:
Computer programming skills - C/C++/C#, Visual Basic 6, VB.Net, iFIX/SCADA (or any industrial Automation system), PowerShell scripting
Ability/Experience integrating computers into manufacturing processes to increase efficiencies and lower cost.
Ability/experience troubleshooting simple low voltage electrical circuitry.
Knowledge/experience of relational databases (Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server), MSMQ and XML
Willing to be on off hours call on a rotational basis.
Desired Skills:
Windows PC Imaging - Create and update reusable Windows 10/11 images for industrial control systems, including multi-language support, and optimized for 24x7 manufacturing with appropriate cyber security
OSI PI Data Historian, PI Asset Framework, and PI Vision - Administration and Support
Soft Skills:
Knowledge and/or Experience working on MES (Camstar or any Manufacturing Execution System)
Work effectively with a team that helps each other support all IT control systems in the plant and the related IT supporting systems.
Communicate and team up with engineering and operations groups in the plant to accomplish plant goals.
Additional Requirements:
Must be a United States Citizen or possess a valid Green Card.
Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Travel Requirements:
Minimal to none.
0-10%
Required Education:
Bachelor's in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
Years of Experience:
5-10 years of experience
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.