Engineer - Automation & Controls

Osi Holding • Oakland, IA

79d

About The Position

As a premier global food provider, the OSI Group partners with the world's leading foodservice and retail food brands to provide concept-to-table solutions that delight consumers around the globe. Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We're looking for individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and who enjoy working as a team to deliver unparalleled service and solutions to our customers. This role is responsible for managing engineering projects from concept through scope definition, design, costing, planning, installation, start-up and follow up assessment. Works with plant management, corporate resources, and third-party vendors and contractors to deliver cost effective solutions that work. The successful candidate is an experienced hands-on controls systems integrator, enthusiastic team player, self-disciplined individual, and is attentive to details with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
• Strong knowledge with Factory Talk Suite, Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC5, and SLC500) PLCs, PanelView/PanelviewPlus HMIs, Industrial Communication Networks (Ethernet, EthenetI/P, DeviceNet, DH+, etc.).
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic control systems and clearly communicate technical solutions for any control system challenges.
• Familiar with automation and controls industry standards and support contacts.

Nice To Haves

• BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases, from planning to completion, of automation and controls projects by providing input on appropriate design specifications.
• Management of schedule, scope, cost, and quality; recommend equipment and methods based on knowledge of current industry standard; site start-up support.
• Develop, recommend, and implement as directed, an organization-wide technical standards/guidelines relative to hardware and panel design, PLC and HMI programming, SCADA, power distribution, and OT network architect.
• Provide technical support to plant and engineering department during any consideration of automation and controls integration initiatives.
• Develop, recommend, and implement as directed, training programs designed to educate plant maintenance and technical teams on automation basic principles and controls systems troubleshooting.
• Ensure that daily tasks are completed, be able to execute job order assignments, and keep accurate job order records.
• Complete all forms required, submit all paperwork to your supervisor upon completion.
• Ensure that all employees in the department follow GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and are wearing proper PPE.
• Must be able to read and interpret schematics and manuals pertaining to equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) schedules as assigned.
• Perform on-the-job training of other maintenance employees.
• Understand and place in practice appropriate safety procedures through education, training, use of protective equipment, and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree