Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Engineer - Battery Industry Job at Henpen Corporation, Johnson City, TN

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  • Henpen Corporation
  • Johnson City, TN

Job Description

Location: Tennessee | Full-Time | Onsite Required

A global leader in high-performance battery separator materials is seeking a Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to support critical equipment, automation, and continuous improvement efforts across its Tennessee plant. This role plays a key part in driving system reliability and operational uptime across high-speed, high-volume industrial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the maintenance and modernization of plant automation, control systems, and electrical instrumentation.
  • Analyze performance indicators such as uptime, MTBF, PM compliance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Troubleshoot mission-critical equipment (e.g., E-Beam/LFE systems, tension controls, winders/rewinders, mixing and weighing systems).
  • Partner with maintenance supervisors and technicians to optimize daily schedules, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Develop and execute annual capital improvement (CAPEX) plans related to controls and instrumentation.
  • Support spare parts management and documentation of calibration, PMs, and commissioning procedures.
  • Serve as the liaison between IT and plant for network and automation system issues.
  • Participate in after-hours support protocols and weekend rotations as needed.

Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in industrial controls, automation, and instrumentation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Strong background in Siemens PLC programming (required); knowledge of AB, Automation Direct, and Mitsubishi is a plus.
  • Skilled in HMI development (WinCC, Wonderware or equivalent), and integration with data historians.
  • Working knowledge of AC/DC/VFD motor drives, load cells, extrusion systems, temperature/pressure controllers, and tension systems.
  • Familiar with P&ID diagrams, loop drawings, wiring schematics, and logic diagrams.
  • Networking knowledge including ProfiNet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, TCP/IP protocols.
  • Previous experience with extrusion, injection molding, or web handling is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, prioritize, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in maintenance and production.

 

 

Job Tags

Full time, Weekend work,

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