Senior Controls and Automation Engineer
KADANT BLACK CLAWSON LLC located in Lebanon, Ohio is an established leader in OEM equipment and systems for the international pulp and paper process industries. We are proud of our long history serving the industry and our success in offering technically differentiated solutions. Kadant is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (KAI). Kadant has also been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Responsible Companies and was named as one of the 100-Fastest Growing Companies by Fortune.
We currently seek to fill the position of Senior Controls and Automation Engineer to design automation solutions for projects while adhering to company procedures, standards, and committing to client’s needs. This position designs and leads industrial projects in a safe, efficient, and effective manner, all while advancing KBC’s mission of being a forward-thinking, collaborative, and ethical business.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Defines, designs, develops, and commissions control systems for industrial projects.
- Designs the control system’s technical specifications (control narratives, functional descriptions, selection of instrumentation), control system architecture drawings, PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), HMI configuration (Rockwell Software, Siemens, Wonderware), Motor Control Center, Servo drive and VFD configuration.
- Prepares the technical portion of the detailed control engineering scope, inspection, and test plans, construction scope of work, and commissioning plans.
- Effectively communicates with project stakeholders to resolve technical issues across all phases of the project.
- Leads commissioning & start-up activities during control system implementation.
- Participates in support of the Cross-Functional Team activities.
- Promotes a culture of technical excellence in project delivery, cost performance, and the development of strong client relationships.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to quality and engineering design processes.
- Understands Project Management tools for managing budget, schedule, and scope of various size projects.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Proficient in A/B and Siemens programming PLC, including device communications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with control networks/buses.
- Experience with Ethernet and IP networks.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other related software.
- Demonstrates KBC values of personal accountability, discipline, trust, and proactive action.
Education and Experience
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering preferred) and a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in progressive industrial automation.
Travel Required
Approximately 20%
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran