Controls Engineer

Post Holdings-posted 13 days ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Norwalk, IA

5,001-10,000 employees

Food and Beverage Retailers

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This position plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates assigned engineering work; monitors work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices and standards; ensures effective communication between all disciplines and all other project participants. Individual's focus will be on industrial controls and automation in a CPG environment. This role will have multi-site responsibilities for our facilities in Norwalk, IA, Lenox, IA, and Wakefield, NE.

Work closely with MFI facilities in your region to assist with electrical and automation troubleshooting; escalate issues as needed
Program approved logical and visual changes as identified or requested
Assist capital project engineers with quoting, planning and commissioning of new equipment from an automation perspective
Estimate, plan, coordinate, program and start up small to mid-size projects that meet the plant's needs and are completed on time and on budget
Review, redline and update electrical schematics
Perform small to mid-size program conversions for PLC and HMI programs
Install and troubleshoot automation software for site technicians
Collaborate with and assist other regional controls engineers as needed
Up to 30% regional travel required
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level, as assigned
Maintain inventory of automation equipment at facilities in your region, review for obsolescence to assist in capital planning
Assist in reviewing new controls projects for adherence to technical best practices, MFI standards, accuracy, completeness and cost
Conduct informal training and coaching with automation and electrical technicians
Work with plants to identify opportunities for process or maintenance improvement
Work with IT department to ensure proper integration, isolation and management of automation devices and servers

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, and 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or a commensurate level of experience in a food processing environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Project management experience. Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously while still meeting deadlines and budget.
Must be able to react quickly and appropriately to changing priorities, requirements and circumstances.
Problem-analysis and problem-solving skills; quality orientation and attention to detail.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs required. Rockwell/Allen Bradley experience preferred. AutoCAD experience preferred
Working knowledge of IT principles including networking and servers
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication. Ability to work with vendors, customers, and employees.
Must excel at working in a team environment.
Valid driver's license is required.

Experience with CPG packaging technology and automation preferred.
Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs required. Rockwell/Allen Bradley experience preferred. AutoCAD experience preferred

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