Controls Engineer

United Petfood Producers USA Inc.•Mishawaka, IN

76d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our Mishawaka team at United Petfood is made up of professionals who understand the difference our products make in the lives of pets. We are currently seeking a Controls Engineer to join our team. This position is based in our Mishawaka office. Reporting to the Maintenance and Engineering Manager, the Controls Engineer is primarily responsible for the programming, documentation, training and knowledge of plant-wide instrumentation, controls and other strategic systems as well as the computer integration of the manufacturing process and equipment. They will be responsible for projects and facility support as assigned or identified. Additionally, the Controls Engineer will work closely with all manufacturing employees and management.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
Ability to troubleshoot operational problems.
Keep abreast of changes within the industry to help develop the controls, equipment and processing technology that will maximize production efficiencies and product quality.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to develop relationships with Production operators and management.
Professional representative of the Controls Engineering team.
Strong attention to details and follow-through on tasks and assignments.
Experience with budgeting.
Ability to understand PC based control systems with Microsoft and Allen Bradley.
Ability to read equipment control and electrical schematics.
Ability to program PLC’s and GUI systems.
Strong computer skills in Word, Excel, electronic mail and windows based programs.
Knowledge of process control systems (i.e. utility controls; steam, water and air.)
Ability to configure industrial machine controls, including AC/DC drives.
Ability to walk up numerous flights of stairs, ladders and/or work in confined spaces in extreme conditions.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Controllogix processors
Rslogix 5000 software
AOI blocks programming
Object-oriented programming
Factory Talk SE
VBA scripting
Wonderware GUI
Wonderware Servers
Wonderware Historian
Dream Reports programming
Electrical control
Instrumentation
Allen Bradley VFD's preferably 525 series
Ethernet/IP background
Load cells & Scale head
Stratix managed switches
AutoCad
Electrical Circuiting
Communication/Documentation
Design panel & wiring layouts/diagrams
Process Controls
Project budgeting
Manage projects & construction of instrumentation and control systems
I/O loop testing & wire tracing
SQL platform
Mechanical Problem Solving/Troubleshooting
Electrical Problem Solving/Troubleshooting
Electrical Power systems
Verbal & Written Communication
Time Management
SOP development
Training Staff
Process Improvements

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Technical degree in an Engineering-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Support Strategic Software Initiatives and plant and corporate rollouts relative to plant projects.
Design and engineer controls and instrumentation.
Design and engineer electrical systems in support of the process and utility system.
Design and engineer the selection, procurement and installation of instruments and controls system.
Assist plant or technical services personnel in troubleshooting operational problems from a controls engineering perspective.
Assist in training of plant personnel on new and upgraded systems.
Customize software solutions based on requirements.
Perform all programming of the control system as required.
Interface with vendors, construction administrators, and project team.
Perform and document technical design reviews with other disciplines on the project team to produce the highest level of quality.
Participate in contract administration.
Manage and perform projects in a fast-paced environment.
Time manage and prioritize tasks to achieve results within cost and schedule constraints.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Completes safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards.
Reports deviations to Supervisor.
Participates in mandatory safety trainings and adheres to all safety policies
Required to report all safety issues, near misses, and injuries
Completes quality & food safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards.
Reports deviations to Supervisor.
Participates in mandatory food safety and quality training program requirements
Preserves the integrity of the BRC system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined.
Takes actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality system deficiencies
Required to report food safety and quality system failures and take actions necessary to preserve the BRC system.