Controls Engineer

The Marzetti Company•Luverne, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Great things are happening at the Sister Schubert’s Luverne and as we continue to grow the T. Marzetti Company is looking to hire team members who will grow with us on our journey towards world class operational excellence. The position of Controls Engineer is responsible for the continuous improvement of plant processes and equipment including design, PLC program changes, equipment upgrades, electrical documentation, uptime improvements, and maintenance expense reduction. We kindly request that recruitment agencies and staffing firms refrain from submitting unsolicited resumes to our company. Any resumes sent without a prior agreement and access to proper submittal into the ATS will be considered the property of T. Marzetti, and we reserve the right to contact those candidates without any obligation to pay a fee.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
Experience in modifying, uploading, and downloading programs, design and programming of Manufacturing controls using Allen Bradley, Operator interface devices and AC/DC Drives
Experience with Ethernet & Network Communication
Strong electrical troubleshooting skills
Project Management experience
Knowledge on how to modify, upload, download, programs on Allen Bradley Panel View, Panel View Plus, and Panel View Plus 6 programs.
Complete knowledge of and ability to design and use relay logic, ladder logic, pneumatic logic and hydraulic logic.
Industrial experience with electrical control systems
Ability to write in advanced control system programming
Mechanical knowledge of process machinery to support machine improvements and implementation for new equipment
Flexible schedule to support varying shifts when needed
Ability to work individually and as part of a team
Positive leadership and self-motivation skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SQL Server and batch management systems preferred

Responsibilities

Works respectfully with all team members to ensure the Safety, Quality, production and support of our products and goals on a daily basis.
Practices integrity, respect, accountability, continuous improvement and positive interactions with all Team Members and visitors.
Actively participates in Marzetti Operational Excellence, special projects or tasks, and modification programs as needed with prior approval.
Actively participates in department/shift/team meetings and is involved with improvement/resolutions & follow-up.
Maintains highest standard of Safety for all functions on an ongoing basis and ensures compliance for self and others to OSHA standards.
Performs daily inspection of all PPE required including but not limited to SLIP-RESISTANT/STEEL-TOED SHOES, safety glasses, gloves, shields and aprons to ensure good overall condition of items that provide optimal personal safety & protection while working in the facility.
Successfully acquires and maintains Lock Out-Tag Out Certification for machine and safely performs all functions in accordance to OHSA and company requirements and standards.
Successfully acquires and maintains NFPA 70E Certification in accordance to OHSA and company requirements and standards.
Performs daily inspection of power equipment with proper documentation.
As a member of the T. Marzetti Company, completes his/her Behavior Based Safety Observations (BBSO), corrects issues when identified, and participates in problem solving.
Leads and promotes a strong Food Safety Culture within the facility
Completes his/her Behavior Based Quality observations (BBQs), corrects issues when identified and participates in problem solving.
Ensures compliance to quality, Food Safety Preventive Control (FSPC), FSMA, Food Defense, , OSHA and other support programs; assures conformity to all company, customer and government standards.
Reviews, understands, and complies with all applicable SOPs containing Process or Preventive Control monitoring or verification, if trained and designated as a Qualified Individual (QI).
Communicates any concerns related to product safety, integrity, quality and legality to management or to the confidential hotline if the need for anonymity is necessary.
Promotes integrity, respect, accountability, continuous improvement and positive interactions with all Team Members, customers & vendors.
Supports the daily machine uptime and plant operations.
Possess good trouble shooting skills for electrical and electronic problems related to, PLC/HMI, PLC-Network and AC/DC Drive issues, or Temperature controls and Heating Controls.
Design electrical control systems and electrical prints.
Leading machine improvement and machine up-grade projects
Design, install, maintain, and modify PLC systems
Understand and be able to install and troubleshoot AC/DC drives and motors
Motor control circuits from 480VAC, 208/120VAC, 24VDC, 12VDC. Understand and be able to install and troubleshoot AC/DC drives and motors
Understand and be able to work with relays, contacts, transformers, motor starters, sensors, switches, etc.
Technical support and software changes of PLC based equipment
Assist maintenance supervisors with machinery issues
Reduce repeat downtime issues on machines
Assist in start-up of new technology
Contribute to cost savings ideas and efforts
Analyze new designs supplied by new machine sales reps
Regular Attendance is required in accordance with Company attendance policy and procedures.
Perform additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned by Management.
Complete initial/annual training to ensure the individual is properly qualified (QI) to perform all required job tasks as outlined in training programs/records.