Job Title:
Controls Engineer

Company: Eastman Kodak Company

Location: Rochester, NY

Created: 2024-05-04

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Kodak is Hiring!We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join our Advanced Materials & Chemicals team in Rochester, NY. We are seeking an individual with the background to be successful supporting our batch Emulsion and Film Sensitizing Machine Manufacturing Operations located within Eastman Business Park in Rochester, NY. Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.Kodak offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the revitalization of an iconic global company. We combine the strength of a brand that is recognized and beloved around the world with the excitement and entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up. We are stable, profitable, optimistic about the future and looking for professionals with energy, ideas and ambition to help us take next steps in completing our transformation. We're building a culture which values creativity in all its forms, having a global perspective, a focus on sustainability, and the kind of trust that enables us to succeed by taking calculated risks. Kodak has a rich heritage of leadership and innovation, but is also, in many ways, still inventing itself. At this stage of our comeback, Kodak is truly a place where you can make a difference. In this role, you will:Provide technical support for the operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of manufacturing instrumentation and process control systems.Work closely with operations, process engineers, and maintenance to understand the business and user needs and priorities.Provide full life cycle support of control systems in our film sensitizing area, including developing requirements, programming support, commissioning, and ongoing hardware and software maintenance, from the control room to the field instrumentation.Support upgrade projects for existing Rockwell Automation PLC based control systems, Ovation DCS and Reliance Automax Machine Coordinated Drive Control Systems including identifying system hardware and software architecture improvement opportunitiesProvide hardware and integration support for Ethernet based control systems in the plant IT environment.Work with maintenance to develop data driven reliability improvement opportunities, as well as troubleshoot system hardware, resolve software malfunctions and assist in system improvements and software upgrades.Implement improvements in systems capabilities that will increase the ability to meet customer requirements, including safe and reliable operations, and improve business competitiveness, using Six Sigma methodology as applicable.Required Skills/Experience:Bachelors degree in Electrical, Electro-Mechanical Engineering2 years' of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment2 years' or more control systems supportCommunication skills; ability to interact with operator/mechanics/process engineers/staff/managementExperience with capital project execution, including Front End LoadingDemonstrated skills to complete work independently and through influenceDemonstrated ability to lead and participate on teams, including outside contractorsDemonstrated skill in configuring, documenting and troubleshooting control systemsKnowledge and understanding of Rockwell Automation PLC's and Process Control DCSDemonstrated skills in MS Windows, network environments, and network architectureCommitment to use and development of standards, both internal and externalDemonstrated knowledge of chemical process operationsProficient in software tools such as Outlook, Word, ExcelDesired Skills/Experience:ISA Certified Automation Professional CertificationKnowledge of management of change processes, PHA's, OSHA 1910 PSMKnowledge of Rockwell VFD's, their application and configurationKnowledge of Emerson Process Ovation DCSKnowledge of OPC, PI Historian, Wonderware, MS SQLKnowledge of industry standards including ISA 99 Cybersecurity, 101 HMIKnowledge of ISA88 batch applications and ISA95 enterprise integration modelsFamiliarity with hazardous location installation requirements