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Description

- Maintain the Plant Controls & Automation Systems, specifically PLC and HMI firmware updates, to ensure Control Systems stay up to date on needed features and cybersecurity mitigations. - Maintain Rockwell Software infrastructure, including AssetCentre PLC and HMI asset management and backups, licensing, Studio5000 and FactoryTalk View SE software, and staying current on Rockwell-supplied patches. - Maintain AVEVA System Platform and MES infrastructure, including staying current on AVEVA-supplied patches, automatic galaxy backups, licensing, and providing Technical Support for AVEVA systems. - Develop and maintain configuration for system monitoring tools that report on abnormal conditions within the Control Systems. - Specify OS, hardware, software, and network configurations on all Engineering Servers. Maintain documentation related to all Engineering Servers. - Approve Microsoft patches for all Engineering Servers based on published patch compatibilities from Rockwell Software and AVEVA. Coordinate with IT Infrastructure Team and plant personnel to install patches with minimal plant impact. - Develop and maintain documentation for Control System Standards. - Develop and maintain Backup and Recovery Standards for all relevant Engineering devices. Coordinate with IT to have them execute backups according to developed standards. - Maintain Control System networks, including Device Level Ring (DLR) technology, industrial Ethernet/IP switch technology, and legacy ICS network technology including but not limited to ControlNet. Collaborate on and document network design and standards. Provide network assignments and network documentation for all Control System devices. Coordinate with IT on Control System connection and traffic requirements across IT networks. - Manage existing user access within the Control System environments, including a quarterly audit of user access levels. Provide consultation and support on new user access as authorized by Controls Engineering Manager. - Controls & Automation Systems Technical Support, utilizing HELP Desk System, including PLC and AVEVA ArchestrA development tasks. - Maintain design & specification documentation of Plant Control System Architecture, including Control Panels, Hardware, and Communication Protocols. - Provide technical consultation on Control System Obsolescence projects. - Partnership with 3rd Party Controls Engineering partners.

Skills

mes, ethernet, .net, sql

Top Skills Details

mes,ethernet

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- 7+ years working within a Controls & Automation Engineering role in the Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods, or similar Industry is required. - Advanced Ladder Logic Programming within Allen Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix) is required. - Advanced HMI Development is required, preferably within Wonderware (AVEVA) ArchestrA System Platform. - Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming Principles is required. - Experience with Ethernet/IP Communication within a Plant Control System is required. - Experience with configuring and maintaining industrial managed switches, such as Stratix, is preferred. - Experience with AVEVA MES, or a similar MES platform, is preferred. - Experience with .NET programming environment is preferred. - Experience with SQL Databases is preferred. - Familiarity with Design/Specification of Process Control Panels is preferred. - Excellent Formal and Informal Communication Skills, Professional Attitude, and Professional Appearance. - Strong Computer Skills (MS Office). - Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline from an accredited college/university is required. - Open to 25% Travel. - Legally Eligible to work in the United States.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

100% benefits coverage by employer A no-deductible, $0 premium option for employee-only health coverage. 401(k) with 50% company match on first 8% of earnings you contribute. Safe harbor and profit-sharing company contributions to 401(k). Company paid short- and long-term disability coverage. Company paid 2X annual salary life and AD&D insurance. 4 weeks annual paid time off. 20 floating holiday hours and 6 company paid holidays. Extra time off for volunteering. Tuition reimbursement. Fitness membership reimbursement.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Wooster,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 2, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

+ Hiring diverse talent

+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.