Automation Controls Engineer

As an Automation and Controls Engineer at RWDC Industries, you will provide technical expertise and work as a part of a team involved in the design and fabrication of various systems and processes involved in the production of our biodegradable material (PHA). Your responsibilities will range from performing system requirements analysis, hardware design/specification, programming, integration, verification, and commissioning of controls systems. The successful candidate will have substantial automation and controls experience, knowledge of industry standards and current technologies, outstanding communication skills and the ability to meet project requirements. As a technology-driven company we are looking for teammates who want to challenge themselves to reach their full potential in an exciting and fast-paced environment.

Duties and responsibilities for an RWDC Automation and Controls Engineer include:

• Programs, troubleshoots, and evaluates automation and control systems on all process equipment
• Design solutions that meet the process and control requirements while monitoring budget constraints and timeline obligations to maximize production quality and efficiency.
• Maintains awareness of and controls project cost, quality, scope, and schedule to ensure on time delivery of projects within internal budgets. Prepares any necessary progress reports
• Leads or participates in engineering design reviews as required and requested by Management
• Conducts R & D activities concerned with integration and testing of electronic/mechanical components and systems and in development of applications.
• Programs software to configure and/or make modifications to automated and process control systems
• Maintain excellent quality and safety standards in all work performed
• Performs other duties as assigned

General Skills/Job Requirements

• BS or Associates degree in engineering or related discipline
• 8+ years of experience in industrial automation and controls
• Design/drafting tools AutoCAD, Plant 3D and SolidWorks
• Extensive experience with Programable Logic Controllers (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Beckoff and Siemens)
• Experience with configuring and designing HMI systems
• Familiar with Industry Standards ISO, ISA, UL and CE
• Familiar with various motion controllers/actuators
• Experience and skill in troubleshooting control and automation system issues
• Experience with process industry, injection molding, extrusion, and pelletizing systems desired
• Experience with Rockwell Automation systems desired
• Experience with Ignition SCADA systems desired
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and device data sheets.
• Organized, detail oriented and able to think designs through completely
• Ability to use testing and metering devices.
• SQL experience valuable in using data
• Experience with Ethernet Network and OTC Network beneficial
• Skilled in technical writing including to develop standard operating procedures (SOP’s) Test Plans, Operating Manuals etc.
• Strong MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) experience and general computer literacy required
• Excellent analytical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills
• Has the ability to multi-task, work efficiently and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Come work with a company dedicated to making the world a better place through the creation of biodegradable plastic! We are a rapidly growing biotechnology company currently expanding research, development and production facilities in Athens, Georgia. We manufacture bio-based polymers with a goal of replacing (yes, replacing) single-use petroleum-based plastics. Our biopolymers are bio-based and made from renewable resources that are biodegradable and compostable.