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Electrical Engineer - Control Systems
NC - Concord
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Opportunity Snapshot

This is your opportunity to leverage your technical expertise integrating and developing PLCs, HMIs and SCADA system; join a top notch team of engineers, and be an integral contributor as we open our new manufacturing facility in Concord.

You'll join our organization at the peak of equipment installation and start-up.  Working as a Control Systems engineer overseeing the installation, development and continuous improvement efforts of our SCADA, PLC, and automated inspection systems.  You'll be an important team member, bringing your expertise to the table, enjoying and learning from what other engineers bring, and participating in the exciting beginning of our venture. This plant is a direct response to the increasing demand for electric drive vehicles (EDV), and we expect the market to continue to grow. You'll appreciate new equipment, a high performance team-oriented culture, and a growth environment that can lead to future career opportunities. With your strong drive, exceptional performance, and motivation toward excellence, opportunities for advancement exist within Celgard or other Polypore companies.

Celgard is a recognized global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing battery separators that are used in high performance lithium battery applications. Celgard battery separators are polypropylene and/or polyethylene electrolytic membranes that offer excellent product uniformity, strength, chemical stability, and energy performance. We are expanding to increase production capacity to supply lithium battery manufacturers focused on the EDV industry and we're helping realize the promise of a greener economy.

The Role

As Electrical Engineer - Control Systems, you will be responsible for specifying, programming, start-up and continuous improvement of our manufacturing control systems; the position will also have the opportunity to perform control system design depending on experience level.  This role includes multiple functions relating to the development and integration of software systems to improve process reliable, performance and efficiency. You'll be responsible for developing and managing software updates on manufacturing equipment; facilitate the collection and analysis of process data from the plant floor, troubleshooting and problem solving where needed. You will support Allen-Bradly PLCs, drives, HMIs and servos; Mitsubishi PLCs; Wonderware SCADA system, and plant control network.  Additional skills in Visual Basic, Visual Studio, Access, and SQL Server Reporting Services are beneficial.  You'll have a PLC Technician to assist you as you:

  • Desig, code, and troubleshoot plant automation and data collection systems.
  • Identify and analyze production problems in order to control and improve manufacturing processes -- developing control strategies and variability reduction to optimize current products and sustain continuous improvement projects.
  • Implement systems and provide support as needed.
  • Work collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers, purchasers and other internal staff.

More specifically, your job responsibilities will include:

  • Maintenance and installation of SCADA, DCS, HMIs, and PLC Systems using specialized programs and tools.
  • Installation and maintenance of network equipment such as switches and routers.
  • Develop the skills and facilitate developing solutions utilizing Visual Studio, .NET, and SQL.
  • Management and development of software and databases to support analysis of manufacturing process data.
Note: this description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities

The Requirements

To be successful in this role you will need:
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics/Instrumentation, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent technical degree.
  • At a minimum, five years of experience in a similar position within a manufacturing environment.
  • Three years' experience with PCs, PLCs, I/O, sensors and process controls.  
  • Solid working knowledge of AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical experience is preferred.
  • Experience in programming Visual Studio, .NET, SQL, etc.  
  • Knowledge of software with programming experience in higher level languages such as Visual Basic.
  • Good understanding of electrical and/or piping and instrumentation drawings.
  • Understanding of PLC, PID loop control and other control system schemes.
  • Proven experience with PLC logic and programming PLCs; specifically Allen Bradley ControlLogix, PanelView+.
  • Skills in HMI or SCADA programming and configuration of Wonderware or Rockwell software packages.
  • The ability to build an effective team, focusing on positive team characteristics, evaluation, motivation, support and employee development.

Why Celgard

Broad visibility and the opportunity to make an impact: You will often work as the team driver, setting the tone and pursuing solutions within our developing plant. You'll have the chance to make a direct impact through implementation, delivery and the day-to-day processes. High visibility makes the Process Control Engineer position an high potential springboard to higher roles because it tests your project management and leadership skills while highlighting your technical abilities.

Great work environment: This is a new plant -- a clean slate with new equipment. We have a high performance culture and high-energy teams that encourage cross-functional collaboration with individual contributions.

Career options: Celgard dynamically stewards its resources, particularly our most important resource: our people. Because of our unique market niches and proprietary technologies, we prefer to promote from within whenever possible. As we expand we'll be looking for proven professionals to grow with us. We are one company in a larger organization meaning there are multiple avenues along which to chart your career.

Standing tall amidst recession: Celgard and our parent company, Polypore International, Inc., continue to grow, as our product line is used in a diverse number of applications in robust markets, including laptops, cell phones, digital cameras, medical devices, and various military applications. In addition:
  • In 2009 we received a matching grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to support the development of the US EDV market. This funding is supporting construction of the Concord facility as well as expansion at our Charlotte plant.
  • In 2008 we acquired a new technology along with production facilities in Korea, so that we now have the broadest portfolio in our industry. In 2010 we began expanding the Korean facility to serve growth in the consumer electronics market.
Excellent compensation: In addition to a competitive salary and bonus incentive program, we offer comprehensive benefits.

Keys to Success

This is a position that requires a broad technical skill-set, but that's not enough. To be successful in this role, you'll also need high level interpersonal and solid communication skills. You should be at ease communicating with multiple levels of employees and management, and as a team member, you should be equally comfortable as leader or participant. With a teamwork orientation, you will thrive in our cross-functional support team environment, sharing knowledge and experiences with other members and supporting team responsibilities. Your interpersonal skills will come into play as you:
  • Interact with customers possessing a broad range of computer, control, and mechanical component experience and skill levels in a friendly, open-minded manner.
  • Relate technical information to non-technical audiences in understandable laymen's terms.
  • Coordinate the installation and startup of systems or system upgrades and the training of plant associates.
  • Accept responsibility and a level of accountability commensurate with the seniority of the position.

About Celgard

Celgard is a global leader in the development and production of specialty microporous membranes and has the broadest portfolio of products available in the lithium battery separator industry. All Celgard battery separators are designed to meet the needs of battery cell manufacturers and offer excellent energy and power performance, dimensional integrity, and chemical and thermal stability in lithium battery applications.

Celgard is part of Polypore International, Inc, a global high technology filtration company specializing in microporous membranes. Polypore's flat sheet and hollow fiber membranes are used in specialized applications that require the removal or separation of various materials from liquids, primarily in the ultrafiltration and microfiltration markets. Based in Charlotte, NC, Polypore International, Inc is a market leader with manufacturing facilities or sales offices in ten countries serving six continents

 

Opportunity Snapshot

This is your opportunity to leverage your technical expertise integrating and developing PLCs, HMIs and SCADA system; join a top notch team of engineers, and be an integral contributor as we open our new manufacturing facility in Concord.

You'll join our organization at the peak of equipment installation and start-up.  Working as a Control Systems engineer overseeing the installation, development and continuous improvement efforts of our SCADA, PLC, and automated inspection systems.  You'll be an important team member, bringing your expertise to the table, enjoying and learning from what other engineers bring, and participating in the exciting beginning of our venture. This plant is a direct response to the increasing demand for electric drive vehicles (EDV), and we expect the market to continue to grow. You'll appreciate new equipment, a high performance team-oriented culture, and a growth environment that can lead to future career opportunities. With your strong drive, exceptional performance, and motivation toward excellence, opportunities for advancement exist within Celgard or other Polypore companies.

Celgard is a recognized global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing battery separators that are used in high performance lithium battery applications. Celgard battery separators are polypropylene and/or polyethylene electrolytic membranes that offer excellent product uniformity, strength, chemical stability, and energy performance. We are expanding to increase production capacity to supply lithium battery manufacturers focused on the EDV industry and we're helping realize the promise of a greener economy.

The Role

As Electrical Engineer - Control Systems, you will be responsible for specifying, programming, start-up and continuous improvement of our manufacturing control systems; the position will also have the opportunity to perform control system design depending on experience level.  This role includes multiple functions relating to the development and integration of software systems to improve process reliable, performance and efficiency. You'll be responsible for developing and managing software updates on manufacturing equipment; facilitate the collection and analysis of process data from the plant floor, troubleshooting and problem solving where needed. You will support Allen-Bradly PLCs, drives, HMIs and servos; Mitsubishi PLCs; Wonderware SCADA system, and plant control network.  Additional skills in Visual Basic, Visual Studio, Access, and SQL Server Reporting Services are beneficial.  You'll have a PLC Technician to assist you as you:

  • Desig, code, and troubleshoot plant automation and data collection systems.
  • Identify and analyze production problems in order to control and improve manufacturing processes -- developing control strategies and variability reduction to optimize current products and sustain continuous improvement projects.
  • Implement systems and provide support as needed.
  • Work collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers, purchasers and other internal staff.

More specifically, your job responsibilities will include:

  • Maintenance and installation of SCADA, DCS, HMIs, and PLC Systems using specialized programs and tools.
  • Installation and maintenance of network equipment such as switches and routers.
  • Develop the skills and facilitate developing solutions utilizing Visual Studio, .NET, and SQL.
  • Management and development of software and databases to support analysis of manufacturing process data.
Note: this description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities

The Requirements

To be successful in this role you will need:
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics/Instrumentation, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent technical degree.
  • At a minimum, five years of experience in a similar position within a manufacturing environment.
  • Three years' experience with PCs, PLCs, I/O, sensors and process controls.  
  • Solid working knowledge of AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical experience is preferred.
  • Experience in programming Visual Studio, .NET, SQL, etc.  
  • Knowledge of software with programming experience in higher level languages such as Visual Basic.
  • Good understanding of electrical and/or piping and instrumentation drawings.
  • Understanding of PLC, PID loop control and other control system schemes.
  • Proven experience with PLC logic and programming PLCs; specifically Allen Bradley ControlLogix, PanelView+.
  • Skills in HMI or SCADA programming and configuration of Wonderware or Rockwell software packages.
  • The ability to build an effective team, focusing on positive team characteristics, evaluation, motivation, support and employee development.

Why Celgard

Broad visibility and the opportunity to make an impact: You will often work as the team driver, setting the tone and pursuing solutions within our developing plant. You'll have the chance to make a direct impact through implementation, delivery and the day-to-day processes. High visibility makes the Process Control Engineer position an high potential springboard to higher roles because it tests your project management and leadership skills while highlighting your technical abilities.

Great work environment: This is a new plant -- a clean slate with new equipment. We have a high performance culture and high-energy teams that encourage cross-functional collaboration with individual contributions.

Career options: Celgard dynamically stewards its resources, particularly our most important resource: our people. Because of our unique market niches and proprietary technologies, we prefer to promote from within whenever possible. As we expand we'll be looking for proven professionals to grow with us. We are one company in a larger organization meaning there are multiple avenues along which to chart your career.

Standing tall amidst recession: Celgard and our parent company, Polypore International, Inc., continue to grow, as our product line is used in a diverse number of applications in robust markets, including laptops, cell phones, digital cameras, medical devices, and various military applications. In addition:
  • In 2009 we received a matching grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to support the development of the US EDV market. This funding is supporting construction of the Concord facility as well as expansion at our Charlotte plant.
  • In 2008 we acquired a new technology along with production facilities in Korea, so that we now have the broadest portfolio in our industry. In 2010 we began expanding the Korean facility to serve growth in the consumer electronics market.
Excellent compensation: In addition to a competitive salary and bonus incentive program, we offer comprehensive benefits.

Keys to Success

This is a position that requires a broad technical skill-set, but that's not enough. To be successful in this role, you'll also need high level interpersonal and solid communication skills. You should be at ease communicating with multiple levels of employees and management, and as a team member, you should be equally comfortable as leader or participant. With a teamwork orientation, you will thrive in our cross-functional support team environment, sharing knowledge and experiences with other members and supporting team responsibilities. Your interpersonal skills will come into play as you:
  • Interact with customers possessing a broad range of computer, control, and mechanical component experience and skill levels in a friendly, open-minded manner.
  • Relate technical information to non-technical audiences in understandable laymen's terms.
  • Coordinate the installation and startup of systems or system upgrades and the training of plant associates.
  • Accept responsibility and a level of accountability commensurate with the seniority of the position.

About Celgard

Celgard is a global leader in the development and production of specialty microporous membranes and has the broadest portfolio of products available in the lithium battery separator industry. All Celgard battery separators are designed to meet the needs of battery cell manufacturers and offer excellent energy and power performance, dimensional integrity, and chemical and thermal stability in lithium battery applications.

Celgard is part of Polypore International, Inc, a global high technology filtration company specializing in microporous membranes. Polypore's flat sheet and hollow fiber membranes are used in specialized applications that require the removal or separation of various materials from liquids, primarily in the ultrafiltration and microfiltration markets. Based in Charlotte, NC, Polypore International, Inc is a market leader with manufacturing facilities or sales offices in ten countries serving six continents
Celgard LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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