Senior Engineer, Controls

Your Opportunity as the Senior Controls Engineer The Senior Controls Engineer will provide active support with regard to power and control systems, equipment specification and maintenance, proper operation, technician development, troubleshooting and repair to achieve or exceed reliability targets within the plant or a specific department. This role has responsibility for systems optimization, reliability, continuous improvement, compliance, personnel safety and technician skill development related to plant electrical power and process control systems. Location: 7351 Old Tuscaloosa Hwy, McCalla, AL (Uncrustables Manufacturing Facility) Work Arrangements: 100% on-site, Day Shift – Flexibility required. Willingness to work off shift (including nights, weekends, and/or holidays) and flow to the work as needed In This Role You Will Serve as an administrator and troubleshooter for plant power and control systems and is a key member of plant technical teamWorks with the site Technical Manager and Plant Engineer to build and maintain sustainable processes, systems, and machine control onboarding and ongoing development systemsKnows, communicates, and ensures technician compliance to local and national regulator codes; Is also responsible for ensuring equipment and safe practice compliance in their area of responsibilityResponsible for validation of the operating data from PLC into Proficy or other MES systems; Support plant PEs in conditioning PLC data to accommodate effective data analysis including application developmentSupports the validity and ongoing system for maintaining the site sustainability metering equipment (power monitors and usage flow meters); Supports using the power monitoring data and developing plans to reduce overall consumption and costsContributes in the design and implementation of machine control and process automation applications, such as control strategies, HMI design, MES applications and KPI developmentCreate system map layouts, sequence of operations, drawing packages, PLC logic, and HMI screens Works with Controls Engineering Manager, department management and technicians to identify losses, and develop plans and strategies to eliminate them, in the areas of safety, quality, reliability and costSupports parts or whole Key Elements for systems related to power and control systemWorks closely with engineering and operations leaders on selection and installation/start-up of new equipment; Becomes the controls systems technical expert on new equipment and ensures the training of others on control systems. Provides power and controls engineering support on capital initiatives in their area of responsibilityLearns and applies advance control, simulation and process modeling technologies to analyze and improve overall process and packaging operations Minimum Requirements What We are Looking For: Associate's degree or higher is required4 years of relevant controls experience5 years of manufacturing experienceControls system experience required, such as Allen Bradley or Siemens.Effective presentation, verbal, and written communication skills Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role: Bachelor's Degree preferredMechanical and electrical experience in food manufacturing is preferredExperience leading and influencing others is preferred Experience integrating new technologiesExperience leading the installation of equipment in a manufacturing environmentDemonstrated results in manufacturing maintenance utilizing maintenance systemsExperience with plant systems software (Proficy, Project Management, eAM, etc.) Work Environment This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be loud. Physical Demands Regularly required to talk and hear. Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.Able to lift objects up to 50 pounds frequently.May push and pull heavy objects.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn® We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.