Controls Engineer

Phifer Incorporated is a leader in the insect screen, solar control fabrics, drawn wire, engineered products and designed fabrics industries. Founded in 1952, Phifer Incorporated is a family owned business established on providing a safe work environment, quality products and outstanding service. Manufacturing and corporate offices are located in our state-of-the-art facilities in Tuscaloosa, Alabama U.S.A. with warehousing/offices in California, Italy, India, and Asia. Phifer exports all products worldwide. Phifer Incorporated is ISO registered and is an equal opportunity employer.

OVERVIEW 
Phifer incorporated has an opening for a Controls Engineer at our Corporate headquarters in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Controls Engineer position is a hands-on position within the Controls Engineering group. The primary responsibility of the position is improving the technical support for all process control and data acquisition systems. In addition, a Controls Engineer is expected to increase the volume and speed of project work that the Controls Engineering Group is involved in. 

Phifer Incorporated offers an outstanding benefits package:
• Health Insurance
• Health Care Clinic - Free use for employees and dependents covered under company health insurance beginning first day of employment
• Fitness Facility
• 401K Contribution
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Incentive Based Wellness Program

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Electrical /Electronic Engineering, Mechanical, Engineering Technology, or Computer Engineering from an Accredited College or University. Electrical Projects experience in a manufacturing environment. Robotics training and experience is a plus. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Will develop and improve process equipment control systems according to NEC and NFPA safety standards 

 2. Will program and configure PLC, HMI, motor controls, Robots, industrial networks and other process control equipment for production machinery. CAD documentation will be part of this requirement.

3. Will plan and support the installation of process equipment modifications including the management of schedules and costs, track equipment downtime and occurrence frequency, and develop preventative/predictive programs to improve performance

4. Will provide management with daily active reports. Prepare and present project status reports as required. Provide training and support for production supervisors and operators on process changes resulting from control projects. Follow the standard file structure for backup program and documents setup by the automation peer group. Insure that only one program is in the active file folder and it is the program currently running on the equipment

5. Will perform root cause analysis of recurring problems and identify permanent solutions to eliminate failures using all diagnostic tools available to investigate systemic issues and develop corrective actions for process related concerns

6. Will monitor all development work by industrial electrical workers. Must insist electrical workers assigned to your projects and use safe work practices

7. Will maintain and troubleshoot process control equipment. Provide support to the process control technicians. Be available by phone for after shift support including help desk rotation. Respond promptly and courteously to after hour callers. If necessary come into the plant to address problems

8. Will focus on continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and identify and implement new ideas

9. Will confer with equipment manufacturers, floor technicians, software engineers and continuous process improvement staff and management regarding data collection, product improvement, manufacturing capabilities and project status

Phifer Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or veteran status.