Controls Engineer

Aunt Millie's Careers•Fort Wayne, IN

18h

About The Position

As a Controls Engineer, you will drive manufacturing excellence by developing and implementing enhanced methods that improve quality, reduce costs, enhance safety, and decrease lead times through lean concepts and tools. You'll provide crucial manufacturing and process engineering support, serving as a technical cornerstone for our operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical/industrial/manufacturing engineering preferred, equivalent experience required
3+ years of experience in food manufacturing environment preferred but not required
3+ years electrical experience essential
3+ years of controls experience with PLC, HMI, VFD, servo and programming knowledge
Lean manufacturing & continuous improvement expertise (Kaizen, 5S, VSM)
Process engineering & optimization capabilities
Cost reduction and waste elimination strategies
Quality improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, SPC, root cause analysis)
Manufacturing safety standards & risk mitigation knowledge
Project management & cross-functional collaboration abilities
Strong data analysis and problem-solving aptitude
Technical documentation & standard work development proficiency
Work effectively in a food manufacturing environment, including exposure to allergens, varying temperatures (hot/cold), humidity levels, and noise
Meet physical demands including kneeling, bending, lifting, working at heights, and wearing required PPE
Enter and work in confined spaces following all required safety protocols, training, and permits
Lift and move equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds as needed
Navigate unforgiving surfaces and access all areas of operations throughout the facility to conduct investigations when necessary

Responsibilities

Champion safety and food-safety by adhering to all company OSHA protocols, government regulations, and procedures including Lock-out/Tag-out, Arc Flash electrical safety, NFPA standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and personal safety measures
Foster a positive workplace culture built on mutual respect, teamwork, and professionalism, actively supporting company values and policies
Provide direction and execute programming for installation and technical troubleshooting of PLC ladder-logic based hardware and software applications throughout the plant
Apply expertise with Allen Bradley Controls hardware, AutoCAD and Ethernet devices to solve complex manufacturing challenges
Troubleshoot, repair and install electrical and electronic equipment and instrumentation to maintain optimal production efficiency
Restore and modify Allen Bradley (Control Logix, Compact Logix, PLC-5) PLC programs and verify correct software revisions/edits
Read, interpret, and update Allen Bradley PLC ladder programs (DH485, DH+, Ethernet, RS-485, RS-232, etc.)
Interpret and update electrical blueprints, schematics, and flow diagrams with precision and accuracy
Provide responsive controls and systems engineering support for emergencies and unscheduled repairs during both peak and off-peak production times
Analyze equipment manuals, schematics, and machinery assembly drawings to create component hardware BOMs
Travel to various locations (60% travel required) to support multiple facilities
Perform other related duties as assigned by management