Associate Controls & Automation Engineer

We are looking for a creative, collaborative and results driven Associate Controls & Automation Engineer to work in tandem with the Controls & Automation Engineer. The successful candidate will assist in evaluating and selecting automation hardware/software to meet current and future needs.

The day in the life of a Controls & Automation Engineer:

• Provides input to managing the controls and automation systems testing, quality control, data retrieval and training for packaging and processing equipment.
• Assists in managing the controls and automation interface, testing, quality control, data retrieval, and training for all packaging and processing equipment.
• Assists with the development and modification of PLC & HMI programs.
• Provides project engineering support to process areas of the beverage plant facilities.
• Supports the implementation of facility control system standardization and process improvement tasks.
• Provides controls support for the manufacturing facility and assist plant mechanics in troubleshooting.
• Ensures documentation for control/electrical system and document change control procedures.
• Assists with the development and management of controls related capital projects.
• Contributes to determination and maintainability of new process control systems and manage process controls change control procedures for existing equipment.

What you will need to know:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or 3 years of related experience.
• Food and beverage or pharmaceutical experience a plus.
• Perform Electrical Troubleshooting techniques.
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC-5, SLC-500, MicroLogix and ControlLogix hardware
• Knowledge of RSLogix5, RSLogix500, and RSLogix5000 software
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and program PLCs, VFDs, HMIs and Vision Systems
• Troubleshoot and maintain Ethernet, Remote I/O and DeviceNet communication networks
• General knowledge of National Electrical Code, a plus
• Read electrical schematics and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s)
• Strong computer skills (AutoCAD, MS Project, MS Office)
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills
• Capable of working on multiple projects and prioritizing workload
• Able to work cross-functionally in team environment and at various organizational levels