Controls Engineer

High Liner Foods • Portsmouth, NH

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About The Position

The Controls Engineer supports capital expenditure planning by identifying obsolete equipment and electrical controls requiring replacement. The role participates in equipment specification reviews, works with project teams on electrical and controls integration, and reviews enterprise electrical and controls standards. The engineer also partners with Engineering and IT on industrial control system (ICS) and cybersecurity integration as required, and acts as the site lead for MES/SCADA integrations and remote monitoring as required, using systems such as Factory Talk, Plex, and Ignition. Electrical panel building and design are also part of the position.

The role requires experience developing process control strategies, architectures, and PLC programs, along with experience with Allen-Bradley systems and variable speed drives. The position involves both office and field work, with field exposure to industrial equipment, noise, environmental conditions, and plant allergens. The job description specifies physical and vision requirements, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• A four-year degree in electrical technologies or equivalent experience.
• Experience developing process control strategies, architectures, and PLC programs.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley systems, including Rockwell Factory Talk suite software and the Logix platform, and a proficient understanding of Allen-Bradley industrial networks.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley variable speed drives.
• A good understanding of computer and industrial networks.
• Specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to perform the physical demands described, including frequent walking, sitting, talking, listening, reaching, bending, squatting, and climbing ladders; handling, operating, and feeling objects, tools, or controls; and occasional lifting, pushing, pulling, or moving of up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Programming experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist with CapEx planning by identifying obsolescence and electrical controls replacements.
• Participate in equipment specification reviews.
• Partner with project teams on electrical and controls integration.
• Review enterprise electrical and controls standards.
• Partner with Engineering and IT on ICS and cybersecurity integration as required.
• Act as the site lead for MES/SCADA integrations and remote monitoring as required, including Factory Talk, Plex, and Ignition.
• Build and design electrical panels.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time