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ICONMA, LLC

IT Controls Engineer

ICONMA, LLC, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412


Our Client, a Business Manufacturing and Supply company, is looking for an IT Controls Engineer for their Wilmington, NC location.

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

Responsibilities:

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.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 weekend production support team approximately every 5-6 weeks.

Requirements:

Strong computer programming skills – CExperience with Real Time Operating Systems, PLC programming, or industrial automation systemsExperience with C#, VB.NetExperience with iFIX or equivalent SCADA packageKnowledge/experience with Visual Basic 6, C++Knowledge to configure and troubleshoot OPC UA, classic OPC, EtherNet/IP devices, and similar industrial protocolsAbility/Experience integrating computers into manufacturing processes to increase efficiencies and lower cost.Problem-solving and debugging skills; ability to understand real needs behind operations and engineering requestsAbility/experience troubleshooting simple low voltage electrical circuitry.Knowledge/experience with REST API and web applications.Knowledge/experience of relational databases (Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server), MSMQ and XMLKnowledge 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 at multiple plants and the related IT supporting systems.Communicate and team up with engineering and operations groups in the plant to accomplish plant goals.Bachelor’s in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science5-10 years of experience

Why Should You Apply?

Health BenefitsReferral ProgramExcellent growth and advancement opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.