Electrical Control Engineer

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Plant Engineer, the Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for effectively managing and continuously improving this food facility’s highly automated, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) technology-based machine and process control systems, in a manner fully supporting the Plant’s daily production goals, the maintenance organization’s mission, and the business’s longer term capital project plans.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in designing, developing, implementing, maintaining and troubleshooting PLC based control systems and related technologies to include Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Ethernet based PLC and Computer networking, Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), AC/DC Motor Drives, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Multi-axis Servo Controllers, Closed Single Loop Controllers, Digital and Analog Instrumentation, Sensors, Encoders, Actuators, etc. Hands on PLC programming and diagnostic skills will also be used routinely and extensively to drive high uptime equipment performance and process reliability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design, development, implementation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the Plant's PLC based factory floor machine and process control systems in accordance with the NFPA 70, local, state, and federal standards and guidelines.
• Serve as the site's Controls expert technical troubleshooting "go-to" resource for the Electrical Maintenance Team.
• Specify, source and initiate the purchasing of electrical controls related hardware and software.
• Manage capital projects to include Management of Change (MOC), project scoping, project planning, contractor bidding, supervision & directing of contracted Programmers and System Integrators.
• Supports and develops control systems documentation packages (P&IDs, Ladder Logic notes, Electrical Schematics, Machine Labeling, Standard Operating Procedures).
• Support all company policies, Employee Safety standards, Food Safety initiatives, USDA & FDA Regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Follow all safety rules and regulations, including active participation in the prompt identification and communication of safety hazards.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position may supervise members of the Electrical team while performing projects and/or continuous improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or related field, with 3 years of experience.
• Proven experience in PLC logic and programming with the following PLCs: Allen Bradley, Siemens and GE.
• PLC ethernet networking knowledge and skills.
• Experience in machine control electronics
• Electrical knowledge supporting the evaluation, troubleshooting and implementation of corrective actions of complex electrical controls, on both micro-processor and relay designs, also includes AC/DC motor controls.
• Must be able to create and read logic and flow diagrams for program design, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in written and verbal technical communications.
• Ability to prioritize, plan and simultaneously work on multiple strategic and tactical work items.
• Well-organized, self-motivated, and detail oriented, with the ability to plan and execute job tasks independently.
• Strong computer skills, specifically the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Keen situational awareness and adaptability skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering with 5 years of experience in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated strong relational skills and professional values.
• Project Management skills in Industrial Controls and Automation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach, kneel; occasionally required to sit and climb, also required to handle, feel, taste, and smell processed product.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high places. The employee is exposed to both hot and cold temperatures related to the normal outside weather conditions, and to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Also exposed to normal office environment.