Automation Engineer

CLASEN QUALITY CHOCOLATE • Milton, WI

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Clasen Quality Chocolate (CQC) is a world-class manufacturer of chocolate and confectionery coatings, focused on growth. This position is at their new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Milton, WI. The role works day shift hours Monday – Friday and requires after-hours and weekend on-call support. Remote work flexibility is available during project design and development phases, with the position requiring on-site support during commissioning, start-ups, and in support of plant needs. Travel up to 25% to support local CQC sites, trade shows, and training can be expected. The role will report to the Electrical Engineering Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical related field OR Minimum 2 years experience installing and maintaining manufacturing electrical systems and equipment, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.
• Familiar in AutoCAD Electrical and Standard.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems in large manufacturing environments.
• Experience with plant automation programming platform (Siemens TIA Portal preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.
• Familiar with UL Standards, NEC Codes (NFPA 70, 70E, and 79).

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated proficiency with Siemens hardware is desired.
• Oral and written communication.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Customer focused.
• Team building and leadership proficiency.
• Decision-making.
• Project management.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, program, troubleshoot and optimize automation control systems and hardware for plant operation and utility systems.
• Work with 3rd party integrators to design hardware and software systems for complex control and automation applications.
• Work with multiple engineering disciplines to ensure complete and efficient execution of capital projects and plant operations.
• Supervise and direct contractors on day-to-day basis regarding electrical and automation projects.
• Review, approve and participate in design of plant processes.
• Program automation control systems for plant processes and utilities.
• Support development of P&ID's for plant processes.
• Support operational improvements through control sequence optimization.
• Develop, write, and revise detailed functional specifications and system specifications for automated control systems.
• Create and maintain SOPs, technical guidelines, help files, and step-by-step troubleshooting documentation for standard and repeatable situations.
• Work with vendors to specify hardware and software.
• Identify and order electrical hardware as necessary.
• Direct electrical contractors/vendors on activities related to projects.
• Able to support plant troubleshooting during off hours.
• Support commissioning and validation of new processes and systems.
• Travel domestically to support implementation and commissioning of electrical systems within CQC.
• Support plant operations, maintenance, and IT for troubleshooting of automation systems.
• Train and develop maintenance staff, electrical engineers, and operations personnel to a proficient level in automation systems and troubleshooting.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (Low deductible and copays, LASIK reimbursement, Adults orthodontics)
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Match – up to 5%
• Paid Vacation, Personal and Volunteer days plus 11 holidays
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Wellness: Free fruit, insurance discounts, gym and run/walk/bike event reimbursement, free wellness checks
• College Savings Match – 529 plans
• Scholarships – Employee, spouse, and children
• Summer Camp Reimbursement – children of employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Free chocolate and coating!
• Annual Bonus Potential – 5%+

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level