Control and Instrumentation Engineer

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Kornit Digital is a worldwide market leader in sustainable, on-demand, digital fashion and textile production technologies.

The Company is writing the operating system for fashion with end-to-end solutions including digital printing systems, inks, consumables, and an entire global ecosystem that manages workflows and fulfilment. Every day we take the chance to re-invent, create, solve, adapt, improve and conquer the unexpected. Our engagement drives us to change the way people print on textiles today and in the future.

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Reports to: Process Engineering Team Leader

Location: Ink Plant, Kiryat Gat

We are looking for an experienced control and instrumentation engineer to be responsible for the design, operation, advice and implementation of new equipment and support the maintenance of the existing equipment. The successful candidate will be able to maintain the control system, act as a ‘first aid’ for software issues, lead upgrades and projects in order to reduce cost by using “out of the box” attitude, improve sustainability, and maximize profitability.

What would you do?

• Develop, implement, monitor, and maintain efficient manufacturing control and instrumentation equipment and workflow for plant products.
• Provide new ideas of manufacturing data i.e. BI, production control, reliability, to improve the process and monitor and measure progress to target.
• Be the focal point for any software issues in the control system. Lead the communication with an external software subcontractor.
• Develop, configure, and optimize the ink plant control system- reliability, procedures, backup files.
• Design, run, test, and upgrade systems and processes.
• Improve continually existing operations, for increased quality, productivity, efficiency, and cost savings from the control and instrument point of view.
• Manage manufacturing documentation required for product manufacturing i.e. calibration, preventive maintenance, equipment guidelines and workmanship standards and process procedures
• Identify ways to reduce production costs through recommendations – i.e. new process equipment, equipment justification to improve performance
• Train and supervise staff on new technology.
• Professional authority in planning teams for new projects.

What should you have?

• 2-3 years’ experience in a production plant as control and instrumentation engineer.
• B.Sc in Engineering – mandatory. M.Sc – an advantage.
• Proven experience as a control and instrumentation engineer - Mandatory.
• Proven track record and working knowledge in the manufacturing industry.
• Good knowledge in lean Manufacturing, six sigma and ISO methodology
• Ability to keep track of and report on activity
• Experience with PLC & SCADA systems.
• Experience in leading projects.
• Knowledge and experience in managing schedules, budgets and risk assessment.
• Requires good written and spoken English
• Attention to details
• A great teammate, always willing to help, and ready to collaborate with others.

Don't check all the boxes? Don't sweat it. We’re passionate about building a diverse team of humans and as such, if you think you've got what it takes in our passionate -and-fun, remote-friendly, fast paced environment—apply anyway. While we have a pretty good idea of what we need, we're ready for you to challenge our thinking on who needs to be in this role.

KORNIT is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring that our technology is made available and accessible to everyone. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.