Automation and Controls Engineer

Gulftech Group•Winter Haven, FL

11h•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation & Controls Engineer is responsible for creation, design, and change management of machine control and safety systems for food processing equipment in a washdown environment. Work includes design of PLC/PCB hardware and software, motor controls, pneumatic controls, vision system, cabling, interlock devices, wiring and networking components. Documentation requirements include creation and maintenance of schematics and compiled code.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Willingness to travel up to 15%
5+ years of programming Programable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interface (HMIs), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, variable frequency drive (VFD), and SQL
Must be detail-oriented, analytical and computer literate with proven leadership skills
Knowledge and understanding of construction, manufacturing and installation practices/techniques
Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, short correspondence, technical material, drawings and blueprints
Ability to write correspondence and technical instructions
An ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, vendors, and other employees of the company
Must have strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions
Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations
Valid Driver’s License
Must have, or be able to obtain, a passport for international travel

Nice To Haves

Food Processing experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Designs and assistance in the design of automation processes for producing high yield and high-quality food products, incorporating machinery developed by the company
Develop design concepts for improving machinery and processes
Communicates with customers and company staff on Automation issues relating to processes which include product yield, quality, throughput, safety systems, information systems, machinery and process designs
Develop training plans for the Automation & Controls Engineer technology that is released for Production
Support customer issues remotely upon request from the A&C Manager
Find and propose new innovations for the Sales and Management teams
Help the Sales and Management teams design and implement innovation
Work closely with the mechanical engineering team on new product development
Assist in PLC and HMI program standardization
Assist start-ups of newly installed equipment
Review automation design packages
Assist the Engineering Manager with budgeting department expenses for A&C New Product Development related activities
Assist the Engineering Manager with budgeting hours for A&C New Product Development related activities
Assist the Supply Chain in electrical component issues
Suggest and implement machine improvements
Work with the A&C Manager on all A&C related items
Follows proper safety procedures and safeguards others’ safety at all times, understanding the obligation to refuse to perform any tasks that are unsafe
Provides consultation services on process controls and other Automation and Control issues for both domestic and international company directors
Accept travel assignments both domestic and international to make service calls to both existing and potential customers
Provides consultation service to customers on Automation and Control issues
Performs and assists in performing process control evaluations at customer sites
Assists in designing systems to collect and provide machinery and systems process data files for analysis
Initiates and assists in commissioning of new controls installations at customer sites
Perform all other duties and assist with special projects as assigned