• The Process Controls Engineer will be the go-to person for new process improvement recommendations, controls designs, and critical troubleshooting events
• Take ownership of all the automation aspects of our equipment, including: development and support of controls for production, pilot, and laboratory systems. 
• Develop new and modify existing programming in various control systems, including, but not exclusive to: PLC systems (Siemens preferred), Industrial Internet of Things , Lab Instrument systems such as Labview.
• Support existing applications that use Python and C++ programming languages.
• Build SCADA and MES infrastructure for the collection and monitoring of laboratory and production data, using Inductive Automation’s Ignition Platform.
• Develop plans and support implementation for control system hardware and software for new applications.
• Support & review controls cabinet design documentation for new applications.
• Improve operating efficiency on manufacturing equipment through control system implementation and automation
• Support the product engineering team by supporting test programming and data acquisition for laboratory systems.
• Take a hands-on approach to improvements
•  Generate and maintain proper documentation of the process development cycle and complete communication and training of others.
• Foster strong relationships with members of the product engineering team, operations team, and vendors
• Work at all levels across the organization
• Grow expertise in Automation, MES, Industry 4.0 and IIoT

• BS or greater in Chemical Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3-5+ years of hands-on automation experience in a manufacturing or process development environment
• Capability to work with and write scripted programming languages is required (Python experience preferred)
• Understanding of network communication protocols such as EthernetIP, Profinet, and Modbus is required
• Knowledge and Experience with Inductive Automation’s Ignition SCADA platform is strongly preferred
• Ability to work with PLC hardware and software is required (Siemens is preferred) including capability to work with and write ladder logic and structured text programming languages
• Experience in panel building and field wiring is preferred
• Experience and familiarity with database query languages such as MSSQL and Postgres. Experience in database management is a plus
• Experience in HMI and/or Operator Interface programming and configuration, experience with IA’s Ignition Perspective module is preferred
• Familiar with instrumentation and devices used in chemical manufacturing

• You will work in both office and manufacturing environments. Battery components manufacturing employs chemicals, heat, and heavy equipment, and as such you will at times be exposed to fumes, noise, dirt, hazards, and chemicals, and in all cases will be provided with appropriate PPE.
• You must be able to see, hear and speak; able to sit, stand for at least two hours at a time, sit, bend, crawl, squat, kneel and climb able to use both arms and hands to use a computer and peripherals and lift 40 pounds from floor level, able to work below ground level in confined spaces and on stationary or mobile elevated platforms, able to wear respirator and other personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, able to climb stairs.
• Occasional travel may be required for this position but not more than 15%

Storion Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.