Manufacturing Engineer II

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Together We Change.Are you seeking an opportunity that involves providing maintenance support and engineering solutions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?If so, then we have an opportunity for you!We are currently seeking a highly qualifiedManufacturing Engineer IIto join us at Philip Morris USA (PMUSA) inRichmond, VA.The location will reside within the Richmond MC supporting Primary Processing operations, maintenance and engineering teams at the manufacturing center.

This role will be expected to support various processing stages including new installations, maintenance driven improvements and repairs, and troubleshooting problems with an approach to drive long-term success.What you will be doing:


* Provide technical support during normal and off-business hours (including weekends/holidays) to ensure that tobacco processing meets business needs.



* Develop process control (PLC) software and operator interfaces (HMI).



* Develop and deploy control system improvements to enhance process capability to meet product requirements and business demand.



* Analyze process data to evaluate process health and performance.



* Plan and execute projects and support maintenance utilizing internal union labor and external resources.

Understand and execute based on union notification processes.



* Support reliability initiatives as directed to ensure systems operate dependably by minimizing failures through root cause analysis, predictive maintenance, and failure prevention strategies.



* Assist in projects and apply engineering best practices under guidance.



* Analyze and apply problem solving techniques to develop and implement improvements for methods, processes, products, systems, documentation, and equipment.



* Mentor team members on technical topics

What we want you to have:


* A bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.



* Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting process control systems, instrumentation, sensors, valves and associated hardware/software systems (e.g.

human-machine interfaces, process historians, digital networks, digital control systems, etc.).



* Experience with the following systems is desirable: Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, FactoryTalk View, Modicon 984 Ladder/Concept/Unity



* Working knowledge of processing & packaging machinery, engineering project structure, with a background in mechanical and electrical systems.



* Experience in a rapid, agile, consumer-driven manufacturing environment.

We recognize that our people are the reason we achieve our business goals.

We believe in developing the leadership potential of our employees by providing them with opportunities for training, development, and advancement.

The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions.

The Salary Range for this position is: $78,600.00 - $115,200.00.

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