Automation & Controls Engineer

The Automation & Controls Engineer provides technical support for multiple production lines to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality manufacturing operations. This role focuses on maintaining and optimizing automation systems, improving production performance, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

• Modify, optimize, and maintain instrumentation and control systems, including:
  • PLC programs
  • HMI applications
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to:
  • PLCs, HMIs, sensors, robots, and servo drives
  • Ethernet and industrial communication networks
• Perform PLC programming using Allen-Bradley platforms (RSLogix5, RSLogix5000)
• Program and maintain variable frequency drives (PowerFlex series)
• Support SCADA systems (highly desired)

• Maintain high equipment reliability and uptime across production lines
• Troubleshoot electrical, control, and process equipment issues
• Manage calibration of plant instrumentation
• Support maintenance teams with technical expertise and training

• Develop and maintain:
  • As-built electrical, controls, and process drawings
  • Control system documentation and change control procedures
• Ensure all plant modifications and installations comply with:
  • Federal, State, and Local codes
  • Industry standards (NEC, OSHA, ISA, ANSI)
• Ensure adherence to:
  • Personal safety
  • Food safety
  • Product quality standards

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance:
  • Production rates
  • Efficiency and yield
  • Equipment performance
  • Changeover times
• Analyze data to develop troubleshooting tools and optimize systems
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions

• Partner with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams
• Support non-conformance investigations for finished products and raw materials
• Assist in training maintenance and production personnel
• Contribute to plant startups and new equipment installations

• Provide on-call support, including nights and weekends as needed
• Assist with project management and technical reporting
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in automation and controls within a production environment
• Strong knowledge of:
  • PLC programming and troubleshooting
  • Industrial automation systems
  • Manufacturing and maintenance processes
• Proficiency with:
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• 5+ years of experience in automation and controls
• Experience in manufacturing or food production environments
• Experience with SCADA systems
• Experience supporting plant startups or line commissioning
• Familiarity with:
  • Allen-Bradley (MicroLogix, ControlLogix)
  • Fanuc robotics
  • Wonderware

• PLC Programming (Allen-Bradley: RSLogix5, RSLogix5000)
• HMI & SCADA Systems
• Industrial Networks (Ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNet)
• VFD Programming (PowerFlex)
• Robotics & Vision Systems (Fanuc preferred)
• Electrical Schematics & Blueprint Reading
• Instrumentation & Calibration

• Self-motivated with strong initiative and accountability
• Ability to work collaboratively across all organizational levels
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Effective prioritization and multitasking skills
• Analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making
• Continuous improvement mindset

• Manufacturing environment with hands-on system interaction
• On-call support required (nights/weekends as needed)
• Fast-paced environment requiring flexibility and responsiveness

• Must be authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship available)
• No security clearance required