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Role: Controls Engineer
Location: Johns Creek, GA
Job Description:
1. Overview & Objective
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To support Beckhoff Twin CAT PLC systems in a 24/7 medically regulated facility. Focus: investigation, development, and testing of PLC programs, Ether CAT diagnostics, safety system integration/messaging, and specification monitoring defeat analysis. High-quality documentation and adherence to cGMP/regulatory standards are critical.
2. Scope of Work
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Twin CAT Program Enhancement: Investigate, design, develop, test, and validate PLC code (Twin CAT, Ether CAT).
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Hardware Diagnostics: Implement/improve Ether CAT diagnostics, HMI messaging, and logging.
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Safety Systems: Enhance/test safety signal logic, failure messaging; ensure compliance with relevant safety standards.
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Specification Monitoring: Investigate and report on potential monitoring bypasses; develop mitigations, test mitigations to reduce OOS manufacture of goods.
3. Key Deliverables
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Reviewed and approved Twin CAT PLC code (documented, version controlled).
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Investigation reports and recommendations.
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Test plans and reports.
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Updated system documentation suitable for regulated environment.
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Regular progress updates; final summary report.
4. Engineer Profile & Responsibilities
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Required: Proven expertise in Beckhoff Twin CAT, Ether CAT, PLC safety systems, and industrial automation. Strong experience in medically regulated/cGMP environments.
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Responsibilities: Perform tasks under Scope of Work, adhere to Client's site/quality protocols, maintain clear communication.
5. Client Responsibilities
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Provide access to necessary systems, documentation, and personnel.
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Define requirements and provide timely feedback.