Controls Engineer

Job Summary

The Controls Engineer is an Engineering Services support position, responsible for the continuous improvement and support of new and existing technical solutions. The role works directly with Engineering, Maintenance, IT, and Operations to ensure technical solutions continue to evolve with the business and manufacturing process.

Job Duties

• Drive continuous improvement in all smart plant and equipment objectives
• Design control systems that provide instantaneous feedback to operators and supervisors
• Work with OT Support Engineer and maintenance to create user applications to monitor and control production processes
• Aid in the development and continuous improvement of current Electrical standards and best practices
• Resource that will work with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, IT, and OEMs’ to ensure networking standards and requirements are followed
• Aid in the development and support of OT Disaster Recovery processes and procedures
• Travel up to, but not limited to 50% as required to support other sites

Required Competencies & Knowledge

• Knowledge of: Baking, and food processing equipment; Rotating machinery; Servo motors, AC induction motors, and DC motors; Robotics and integrated systems; Project Management Methodologies; Other non-standard controls software, Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, CMMS; AutoCAD; Visio
• Skills: Electrical to include; AC/DC theory, transformers, power supplies, VFD(s), AC/DC motor starters/controls, relay logic, EIP networking; Ladder logic code development; PID loop logic; Allen Bradley controls platforms; RS Logix 500, 5000, Panel builder, and Studio 5000; AutoCAD electrical drawing development; High and low voltage troubleshooting; Intermediate to advanced excel; Financial analysis and budgeting; Leadership and strong communication skills; Gantt chart development; Project management; Presentation skills
• Ability: To Design new electrical schematics using AutoCAD electrical; Work with vendors and internal team to identify correct products for our machinery; Generate bill of materials and project related documentation; Generate PLC and HMI programs for process and packaging machinery; Review electrical drawings/schematics and provide feedback to the team related to corrections and or revisions needed to accomplish end goal of the process; Assist in operational checkout of machinery as required for FAT/SAT; Development of operating and user manuals as required for new and existing processes; Troubleshoot existing machinery and production lines; Use AB and Siemens motion control software; Communicate cross-functionally to gain alignment of goals and objectives related to project; Coach/Mentor project team members as necessary; Perform financial analysis as it relates to ROI, Payback, IRR, as well as budget development, budget tracking and financial close-out; Convert older/obsolete controls components, PLCs’, HMIs’, VFDs’, Servos’; Manage projects and work with limited supervision; Exercise independent judgment

Physical Requirements

• Standing for extended periods of time
• Stand, walk and climb stairs on a frequent basis
• Must be able to lift 100 pounds on an infrequent basis

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred or work-related experience
• 5 or more years’ experience with Allen Bradley controls platforms; RS Logix 500, 5000, Panel builder, and Studio 5000
• 3 years’ experience in project engineering
• 3 years’ experience in project management
• 3 years’ experience in AutoCAD
• Familiarity with and knowledge of IT infrastructure
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in food experience preferred

Pay Range

The pay range for this full-time, salaried position is $85,788 - $128,682/year. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.