You'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients.
Develop automation solutions and participate in various phases of automation projects including creating design specifications, software configuration and testing, and the commissioning and start-up of a variety of high speed and other automated manufacturing processes.
Design automation control systems and create project documentation and drawings to meet client requirements.
Diagnose automation problems.
Interface with teams, clients and vendors.
Configure software and hardware packages according to client design specifications.
Program PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, Siemens) and HMI/SCADAs (FactoryTalk, Cimplicity, Wonderware, Ignition).
Communicate plan progress to project stakeholders.
Manage engineering projects.
Manage project deliverables to agreed schedule and scope.
Manage site construction and installation.
Manage site start-up support of integrated control systems.
Validate and commission facility systems following established execution protocols, and ensure the successful turnover of the system to the customer.

A minimum of 3+ years of direct experience as a controls engineer working on automated processes/system integration in a food, beverage, consumer health product, or other industrial manufacturing environment
Experience in creating and designing automation controls systems (PLC, SCADA)
A solid understanding of industrial control panel design and fabrication (UL508A)
A solid understanding of instrumentation and controls (I&C)
A solid understanding of engineering documentation (P&IDs, process flow diagram, standard operating procedures)
Familiarity with machine safety applications, electrical power distribution, and control panel design
Proficiency in written and verbal technical communication, including generating reports and conducting group presentations
A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions
A bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering or similar technical field (preferred).

Controls Engineer

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