We are looking for a creative, collaborative and results driven Controls & Automation Engineer with project management experience. The successful candidate will also maintain awareness on new and improved technology and effectively communicate and champion the business case in the implementation of those technologies and project management.
The day in the life of a Controls & Automation Engineer:
Works toward identifying, evaluating, and selecting process controls hardware and software for controls related projects necessary to meet current/future manufacturing requirements.
Assists in managing the controls and automation interface, testing, quality control, data retrieval, and training for all packaging and processing equipment.
Develop and modify PLC & HMI programs.
Provides controls support for the manufacturing facility and assist plant mechanics in troubleshooting.
Provides project engineering and project management support to all process areas of the beverage plant facilities to improve rates, efficiencies, and reduce costs.
Develop and maintain electrical, controls and process drawings.
Support the implementation of facility control system standardization and process improvement tasks.
Ensure documentation for control/electrical system and document change control procedures.
In conjunction with the Engineering Manager, identify, evaluate and select process controls hardware and software necessary to meet current and future manufacturing requirements.
Assist with the development and management of controls related capital projects.
Determine the maintainability of new process control systems and manage process controls change control procedures for existing equipment.
Maintain an up-to-date awareness of Federal, State, and Local engineering codes and regulations.
What you will need to know:
Minimum bachelor's degree in an Engineering field of study, or 10 years of related experience.
3+ years' providing controls engineering manufacturing and project support. Food and beverage or pharmaceutical experience a plus.
Perform Electrical Troubleshooting techniques.
Knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC-5, SLC-500, MicroLogix and ControlLogix hardware.
Knowledge of RSLogix5, RSLogix500, and RSLogix5000 software.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and program PLCs, VFDs, HMIs and Vision Systems.
Troubleshoot and maintain Ethernet, Remote I/O and DeviceNet communication networks.
Experience in R&D, capital projects management, lean manufacturing.
General knowledge of National Electrical Code, a plus.
Read electrical schematics and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's).
Strong computer skills (AutoCAD, MS Project, MS Office).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with emphasis on collaboration and teamwork.
Capable of working on multiple projects and prioritizing workload.
Able to work cross-functionally in team environment and at various organizational levels.