Controls Engineer

Jelly Belly • Fairfield, CA

180d

About The Position

Seeking a highly skilled electrical engineer or technician with expertise in designing, developing, and managing electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. This individual is well-rounded with a comprehensive skill set in electrical control systems, offering both technical expertise and practical experience in managing complex installations and resolving issues efficiently.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering or Business.
• 3 to 5 years of process industry related experience with automation control, PLC Ladder Logic programming, HMI design and configure.
• MS Office 2010 (Excel, Word, Outlook) and general computer literacy.
• Must be a self-starter, team player, work well with others and have a positive attitude.
• Must be a creative thinker, results oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy.
• Must have ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Sharp, quick, dedicated and innovative problem solver.
• Core values and continuous self-improvement.
• Must be organized, detail oriented, and able to think designs through completely.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops and supervises all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment and machinery.
• Manages the installation and support of PLC based hardware and software.
• Plans and manages new or modifies existing installations to minimize waste of materials, improve quality and reduce downtime.
• Identifies and resolves malfunctioning of equipment or systems provides technical support and guidance to maintenance and production team members.
• Programming Logic Controllers (PLCs) (e.g. Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Dealing with RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, FactoryTalk Studio, and Rslinx on regular basis.
• Hands on PLC controls system knowledge, PLC programming, instrument programming and integration.
• Configuring and designing HMI/OIT systems (e.g. Allen Bradley, Siemens, Wonderware, etc.).
• Program HMI and PLC ladder logic and integrate discrete/analog devices.
• Familiar with Industry Standards UL and CE.
• Familiar with Vision Systems (e.g. Eagle Vision, Keyence).
• Familiar with various Motion Controllers/Actuators (e.g. Yasakawa, ABB, Kinetix).
• Familiarity with RS232 and RS485 protocol, Profibus DP/PA protocols, Variable Frequency Drive systems, Motor Control Centers, Analog and Digital signals, Low to Medium power distribution systems.
• Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues.
• Provide hands-on on-site support to trouble shoot existing installations, PLCs, HMIs, Instruments and VFD issues.
• Read and understand electrical schematics, ladder logic programs, process flow diagram and process and instrumentation diagrams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees