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Manager Controls - SME

Manager Controls - SME

ConfidentialChennai
30+ days ago
Job description

Experienced Controls Engineer SME supporting manufacturing operations across paper and packaging machines. Require hands-on technical expertise with mentorship responsibilities to develop the next generation of electrical and controls engineers.

Primary Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

  • Design, develop, and optimize control systems for automated manufacturing equipment including corrugated box production, tissue converting, wet wipes, diaper manufacturing, and packaging machinery (VFFS / HFFS)
  • Provide technical solutions for complex automation challenges across multiple manufacturing platforms
  • Develop and maintain electrical and control system standards and best practices
  • Troubleshoot and resolve critical control system issues across various manufacturing platforms
  • Execute system improvements to enhance equipment efficiency, reliability, and product quality
  • Implement industrial networking solutions and integrate various control systems

Mentorship Knowledge Transfer

  • Coach and mentor junior electrical and controls engineers in electrical and control system design, programming, and troubleshooting
  • Review and validate electrical and control system designs and programs developed by junior engineers
  • Guide junior electrical and controls engineers in developing engineering specifications and original design concepts
  • Develop and conduct technical training programs for team members
  • Create technical documentation and knowledge base materials
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team

    • Tool / Technical skills :

  • 15+ years of experience in industrial automation and controls engineering
  • Demonstrated expertise in packaging and converting machinery control systems
  • Extensive experience in selection and use of control system hardware (e.g., controller, power supplies, input / output cards and chassis, communication hardware, etc.)
  • Expert-level knowledge in PLC, HMI and SCADA system design, programming, and troubleshooting (preferably Siemens, Allen Bradley and Beckhoff)
  • Strong understanding of industrial networks and communication protocols (Profinet, Ethernet / IP, Modbus, DeviceNet, BACnet)
  • Proven experience with motion control systems and servo applications (Servo drive parameterization, programming, and tuning)
  • Expert knowledge in
  • selection of motors, motor controllers or drives, calculation of motor horsepower, torque, speed range, reduction ratios etc.
  • selection of sensor technologies applicable to the desired type of measurement and have good knowledge in sensor characteristics.
  • selection of other control elements like solenoid valves, On-off devices / relays, self-regulating devices, transducers, current / pneumatic [I / P] conversion, etc. based on application
  • Conversant with codes, standards, and regulations like ISO, IEC, ANSI, ISA, NEC, NEMA, NFPA, OSHA and UL.
  • Experience with Digital Twin and Simulation Tools
  • Knowledge of Industry 4.0 and IIoT Technologies
  • Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Integration

    • Required Competencies

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Proven mentoring and coaching experience
  • Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives
  • Strong documentation and technical writing skills
  • Project management capabilities

    • Skills Required

    Project Management, Technical Leadership, Simulation, Automation, Packaging

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