Overview:
Do you enjoy problem solving and process improvement? If so then we have an opportunity for you!
We are currently seeking a Controls Engineer to join our team in Richmond, VA. You will support and improve electrical and process control systems in our world class manufacturing facility.
Specific accountabilities include:
- Develop and deploy control system changes to improve process capability to meet product requirements and business demand.
- Provide technical leadership and direct activities to specify, craft and deploy new or improved tobacco processes with specific focus on electrical, instrumentation and control systems.
- Support the installation and commissioning of new equipment
- Develop process control (PLC) software and operator interfaces (HMI)
- Analyze process data to evaluate process health and performance.
- Provide technical support, during normal and off-business hours (including weekends/holidays) to ensure that tobacco processing meets business needs.
- Conduct evaluations, feasibility studies and technology assessments
- Mentor team members on technical topics
Specific Skills Qualifications include:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, a related subject area OR relevant work experience.
- Proven experience supporting process control systems, instrumentation, sensors, valves and associated hardware/software systems (e.g. human-machine interfaces, process historian, digital networks, control algorithms, production reporting, etc.).
- Experience with the following systems is desirable: Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, FactoryTalk View, Modicon 984 Ladder/Concept/Unity
- You are open to working 1st, 2nd or 3rd shifts
Physical Requirements:
- Able to bend, crawl and climb to inspect equipment, product and materials. Must be willing to work in a hot, dusty and noisy environment.
In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your skills toward key business objectives, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, and participation in our incentive compensation and deferred profit-sharing programs.
Altria Client Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.
Company Overview: Altria has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers 21+. Our tobacco companies – which have been the undisputed market leaders in the U.S. tobacco industry for decades – include some of the most enduring names in American business. In combustibles, we own Philip Morris USA, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes and John Middleton, manufacturer of Black & Mild cigars. Our smoke-free portfolio includes ownership of U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, the maker of Copenhagen and Skoal, and Helix Innovations, the maker of on! oral nicotine pouches. Additionally, we have a majority-owned joint venture with JT Group, Horizon Innovations, for the U.S. marketing and commercialization of heated tobacco stick products. Through a separate agreement with Philip Morris International, we have the exclusive U.S. commercialization rights to the IQOS* Tobacco Heating System® and Marlboro HeatSticks® through April 2024. Our equity investments include Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, the world’s largest brewer and Cronos Group, a leading Canadian cannabinoid company. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn