Controls Systems Specialist

Eastman Kodak Company is looking for a Control System Specialist to join our team in Rochester, NY. We are seeking an individual with the background to be successful supporting our ESTAR Manufacturing Operations located within Eastman Business Park in Rochester, NY.

Primary Responsibilities

* 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 the area, including developing requirements, programming support, commissioning, and ongoing hardware and software maintenance.

*Support upgrade projects for existing Reliance Automax Machine Coordinated Drive Control Systems including identifying system hardware and software architecture improvement opportunities.

*Provide 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.

Qualifications

*Associates degree in electrical engineering or Electro-Mechanical Technology (Mechatronics) or Equivalent Experience.

*Knowledge and understanding of Rockwell Automation PLC's and Process Control DCS.

*Communication skills; ability to interact with operator/mechanics/process engineers/staff/management.

*Knowledge of Rockwell VFD's, their application and configuration.

*Ability to complete work independently and through influence.

*Ability to lead and participate on teams, including outside contractors.

*Ability to configuring, documenting, and troubleshooting control systems.