Engineer II, Systems Engineering

Entegris · Gyeonggi-do

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Job Description:

•  Responsible for Control System which including design, specify, commission and provide project management for local instrumentation and control systems supporting production and utility systems used in batch & continuous specialty chemical manufacturing operations.
• The current application environment includes Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix and CompactLogix Systems) on a DeviceNet/Ethernet infrastructure, as well as, GE software packages, such as, iFIX and iHistorian. Knowledge and experience in programming GE Proficy software suites, such as, Real Time Information Portal, Plant Application, Workflow, etc. would be an advantage too. (experience with other PLC platforms such as LS Electric and Omron is also beneficial).
• Also, knowledge and experience in Visual Basic, SQL Query development, Rockwell/Allen Bradley Powerflex VFDs, and industrial DeviceNet/Ethernet network design would be a plus.

Key Responsibilities

Instrumentation, Electrical, PLC, and other control systems' support

• The person will be responsible for configuring and programming of the PLC’s, data historian systems, operator interface or HMI screens, as well as, developing the scope, instrument specifications, procurement requisitions, installation, and commissioning of all the instrumentation and control systems equipment globally.
• These activities include seeking and adapting new technology to increase quality, safety, productivity, and efficiency in manufacturing and pilot plants through increased automation levels.

Maintain & improve existing instrumentation, PLC, and control systems at local sites

• Maintain control systems equipment, software, and hardware through direct involvement and setting up resources such as outside contractors, training other maintenance and operations personnel, etc. 

• A close coordination with operations, process engineers, production engineers, and maintenance personnel will be required for the routine support to the plants.

OT Network & Cybersecurity Management

• Manage OT network infrastructure including Ethernet/IP, VLAN, and managed switches configurations.

• Perform OT security management using tools such as Tenable OT (asset inventory, vulnerability scanning, policy compliance).

• Troubleshoot communication issues between PLC/HMI/SCADA/Historian systems and ensure secure, stable data flow.

Improvement to existing automation level in manufacturing

• Provides innovative & creative ideas, and seek out opportunities to introduce automation to the routine activities in manufacturing and pilot plants.

• Determines the best control strategy for existing and new systems/processes.

Expert advice to various groups on modern control systems and process data systems

• Plays a lead role in answering the questions and resolving the concerns related to process data systems, including help to various groups to interpret and understand the manufacturing data.

• Champions the changes (capital or non-capital) to improve performance in these areas

Key knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Business - Scope development, design, scheduling, project management, and commissioning of assigned projects, both, independently and with the help of engineering firms.

• Good communication skills. 

• Ability to meet deadlines by project or production requirement to solve problem.

• Be capable of managing several tasks/projects simultaneously. 

• Gathers and interprets customer (internal) functional requirements and re-interprets them to prepare functional control descriptions for Control System programmers.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and shift previously established priorities in response to changing business needs.

• Works in a collaborative manner with production management, process engineers, production engineers, quality engineers, IT engineers, and others.

• There will be local travel for several days at a time.

• Ability to drive six sigma project and Continuous Improvement and participate in root cause analysis.

• Demonstrated knowledge of control system, chemical plant safety, environmental regulations, observation and troubleshooting skills.

• Applicable Education, Experience, Licensing, and Capabilities:

• B.S. degree in chemical, electrical, information engineering or mechanical engineering with certifications in various vendor training programs.

• Proficient English communication skills (Verbal & Written)

• 5 years of practical experience is required in the field of instrumentation, process control system design, and programming of PLCs and HMI software, especially, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley and GE products. 

• Prior experience in a batch and continuous chemical or pharmaceutical environment is desirable.

• Experience with quality discipline as practiced in the semiconductor industry preferred.

• Six sigma YB or GB project leading experience and certification will be good. 

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