Automation Controls Superintendent

Principal And Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Review technical specifications and schematics for new equipment to ensure that sound engineering practices are followed and that Machine Build Standards, NEC, and OSHA requirements are met.
• Add additional automation and robotic functionality to existing production equipment.
• Perform system evaluations, electrical design and automation system programming support for all plant manufacturing operations.
• Maintain a system for keeping track of control software.
• Solve technical problems supporting production.
• Perform root-cause analysis, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automation and robotic equipment.
• Upgrade of existing equipment and integration of existing equipment with new automation.
• Alterations to existing manuals and wiring diagrams, implementation of training packages for equipment altered.
• Troubleshoot electrical wiring, relay logic, control and safety circuits.
• Troubleshoot electronic boards, PLC’s, touch screens, VFD’s, HMI displays, contactors and motors.
• Designs and develops the human machine interface (HMI).
• Communicates and coordinates with management of the installation team to ensure that technicians are executing per documented processes.
• Manage and help perform preventative and predictive maintenance of all automation equipment.
• Train Automation Control Techs and Maintenance Techs on equipment, procedures and troubleshooting practices.
• Follow all company policies including, but not limited to general manufacturing and safety practices.
• Ensure that work is completed in accordance with relevant codes and proper documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and performance teams for suggesting methods to improve processes, efficiency, quality and service.
• Be able to provide after-hours telephone and on-site troubleshooting assistance to plant electrical, engineering and production departments in a 24-hour, 7 days a week operation.
• Follow all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to GMP, HACCP, Health and Safety, Attendance.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field or work experience in a related field.

Experience Requirements

• 3 - 5 years experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience with machine controls, PLC ladder logic and Fanuc robot programing preferred.
• Ambition to drive innovation of machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Definitive experience with RCA and associated CI Tools and Principles.
• High-level of analytical thinking and communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills.
• Recognition of different perspectives and ability to deal with all levels of the organization.

Experience Preferred

• Must have good understanding of PLC systems and ability to create PLC program code and program documentation.
• Should have good practical experience in PLC systems for process or material handling work.
• Experience with “Allen-Bradley”, PLC programming experience.
• HMI programming experience.
• Experience specifying, installing and troubleshooting thermocouples, pressure transducers, proximity sensors, etc.
• Proficient troubleshooting including, but not limited to electrical/electronic circuits.
• Proficiency at using tools including, but not limited to electronic testing equipment.
• Capability of using a Windows based PC and Microsoft Office applications.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to relate well to a wide range of constituents.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, Holidays and overtime as needed.
• Ability to travel to other facilities at a rate of 25% - 50%.

Environmental Factors And Physical Requirements

• In stationary positions or moving for 12 hours on a wet, moist, dry and greasy floor which includes metal or plastic grating surfaces with up to four (4) hours in a single interval.
• Ability to climb stairs, upon equipment, catwalks and work from various ladders.
• Exposure to and work in temperatures of 110 degrees Fahrenheit with ambient humidity, noise exposure of >110 db, and light intensity range of 100 foot candles.
• Bending, twisting, lifting, reaching, sitting, and grasping varies in repetitions, distance, degrees, angle, weight, height longest interval of time, objects grasped, and body positions depends upon the maintenance task being performed.
• Must be able to lift and control weights up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to bend down and to maintain a kneeling position.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions.
• Exposure to chlorinated water 5ppm, dry ice, caustic detergents, lubricating oils, hydraulic oils, salt and other chemicals found in a poultry processing operation.
• Must wear and/or use protective and safety equipment required for the job.