Senior Controls Engineer

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Are you ready to do something remarkable? Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people’s lives? Meet Ingevity.

At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.

Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person’s unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world.

Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we’d love for you to join Ingevity!

The Senior Controls Engineer will support the plant’s process control systems, including the network devices and PLC control machines.  This position will have a focus on efficient communications between the OT and IT networks and teams.  You will configure and maintain data flow between plant floor machines, MES, and other systems.  You will also optimize machine logic, troubleshoot, maintain, and assist with the installation of new machines.

To learn more about our plant and location watch this Waynesboro Plant Spotlight Video

How you will impact Ingevity:

• Support the OT network; work with IT and controls to establish and maintain communication.
• Develop network communication plans, equipment specifications, and installation requirements for the successful integration of machines into the OT/IT networks.
• Support existing automation and implement new machine automation.
• Drive improvements in proactivity, safety, quality, plant availability, production rates, and production costs.
• Work in a team environment to support plant operations, maintenance, and capital projects.
• Troubleshoot equipment and develop permanent solutions to recurring issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain clear and consistent communication.
• Respond to incidents, including natural disasters, in a timely and efficient manner to maintain plant production.
• Maintain data and redundancy on all OT devices to ensure they are serviced, patched, backed up, and warrantied successfully.

What you need to succeed:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation and controls; Discrete manufacturing environment preferred.
• Excellent technical and engineering skills, communication skills including being a team member, leading group meetings, multi-tasking, and use of problem-solving tools.
• Experience with networks, firewall rules, and security concepts required.
• Hypervisor experience preferred.
• Ability to bridge the technical and executive levels of the business and explain to both.
• Experience integrating machines with the Ignition platform preferred
• A+ Certification (or equivalent) preferred.
• Knowledge of Active Directory, Linux, Windows (server and 10/11), DNS, DHCP, ethernet, standard computer components, and WiFi.
• Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLCs and Factory Talk HMIs.
• Knowledge of machine controls, sensors, I/O, drives, and instrumentation required.
• Experience with Fanuc robots preferred.
• Experience with Cognex vision preferred.
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• On-call production support as needed.
• Relocation assistance available.

Please note: This is not a position that Ingevity will consider for employment sponsorship. This means that Ingevity will not sponsor in any NIV category (including TN, E-3, H-1B, O-1) or submit the position in the H-1B Registration..

Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect – a culture where everyone belongs.

Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Recruiting Agencies: Ingevity does not accept unsolicited resumes and therefore, will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.