Controls Engineer

Cayuga Milk Ingredients, LLC•Auburn, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Engineer will lead the startup and commissioning of the new Aseptic ESL facility for Cayuga Milk Ingredients. This role involves designing and implementing plant-wide automation systems, including PLCs and HMIs, and overseeing automated system performance, conducting regular maintenance, and troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime. The engineer will also manage documentation, respond to production issues, assist with MES/BMS activities, develop SOPs, introduce automation solutions to optimize operations, and collaborate with various departments. Additionally, they will develop technical documentation, ensure compliance with regulations, verify operational accuracy, and communicate effectively with senior management and across departments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Engineering, or Computer Science.
3 years of relevant PLC programming experience.
Experience with Industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, and ControlNet).
Ability to read and modify Process and Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs).
PID loop tuning and VFD setup experience (Allen-Bradley PowerFlex, Danfoss, and Eaton).
Experience with digital and analog measurements (temperature, pressure, flow, speed, and weight) and discrete sensors.

Responsibilities

Lead the startup and commissioning of the new Aseptic ESL facility.
Design and implement plant-wide automation systems, including PLCs and HMIs.
Oversee automated system performance, conduct regular maintenance, and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.
Record all modifications to equipment and systems, ensuring accurate and comprehensive documentation.
Respond to production issues promptly and provide technical support to resolve operational problems.
Assist with Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Building Management System (BMS) activities and coordination.
Aid in creating and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for department processes.
Introduce automation solutions to optimize operations and minimize manual intervention.
Work closely with production, maintenance, supply chain, and accounting teams to integrate automation systems.
Develop design specifications, user manuals, and troubleshooting guides for automated solutions.
Adhere to all environmental, GMP, HAACP, and OSHA regulations, ensuring a safe working environment and maintaining PPE standards.
Ensure processing equipment functions per SOPs and verify operational accuracy.
Communicate effectively, establishing strong working relationships across departments and providing clear, detailed reports to senior management.
Execute assigned projects independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.