Controls Engineer (Siemens & PLC) Job at Henpen Corporation, Danville, VA

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  • Henpen Corporation
  • Danville, VA

Job Description

Confidential Job Description

Title: Controls Engineer (Electrical & Instrumentation)
Location: Virginia – September 2025
Industry: High-Performance Battery Separators
Employment: Full-time, Direct Hire

Position Summary

Our client, a global leader in high-performance battery separators , is seeking a Controls Engineer (Electrical & Instrumentation) to support critical manufacturing systems and automation processes at their Virginia facility. This role is responsible for maintaining and improving electrical controls, Siemens PLCs, instrumentation, and automation systems that are mission-critical to production. The engineer will lead troubleshooting, continuous improvement initiatives, and capital projects to ensure uptime, reliability, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain and improve performance of mission-critical equipment (E-Beam/LFE systems, tension control systems, winder/rewinders, slurry mixing, coating, weighing systems).

  • Develop and propose continuous improvement (CI) initiatives to increase uptime, MTBF, and equipment reliability.

  • Lead CAPEX projects , including planning and execution of equipment upgrades and installations.

  • Troubleshoot electrical controls, instrumentation, and automation issues in real-time manufacturing environments.

  • Train, mentor, and support maintenance supervisors and technicians , including PM/TPM scheduling and troubleshooting guidance.

  • Support spare parts management , including sourcing, stocking, and control of critical components.

  • Write and document preventive maintenance, calibration procedures, and training materials , particularly for commissioning activities.

  • Serve as liaison between IT and plant operations for network and automation connectivity issues.

  • Provide flexible support , including occasional weekends and on-call coverage.

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.

  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and MS Office .

  • Experience with instrumentation and industrial automation in high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environments.

  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques and structured quality systems.

  • Strong experience with Siemens PLCs (programming, troubleshooting, tuning AC/DC/VFD servo motor drives, single/multi-loop controllers).

  • Proficiency in ladder logic, P&ID diagrams, and automation systems for motors, pumps, load cells, temperature, pressure, and level controllers.

  • Hands-on experience in extrusion, injection molding, or web-handling/transport systems .

  • Ability to read and interpret loop drawings, P&IDs, schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical prints .

  • HMI programming skills : WinCC, Wonderware, or similar systems.

  • PLC experience : Siemens (required), Automation Direct, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi.

  • Knowledge of industrial networking protocols (ProfiNet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, TCP/IP).

  • Strong documentation skills for maintenance and calibration procedures.

  • Ability to work in a flexible environment with on-call responsibilities .

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours,

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