Sr. Controls & Automation Technician

Ocean Spray • Kenosha, WI

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About The Position

The Sr. Controls & Automation Support Technician supports automation systems for manufacturing operations. The role evaluates current and future technical automation needs for procurement and provides expertise on automation systems. It also maintains automation systems and change processes, assists with equipment training, and supports food safety and quality assurance processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or university degree.
• At least 3 years of experience.
• Ability to configure and program Allen-Bradley PowerFlex series variable frequency drives or equivalent.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain Ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNet, and Remote I/O network architectures.
• Ability to modify and program FIX32/iFIX HMI and SCADA platforms or equivalent.
• Ability to program, maintain, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PanelView/Plus operator interface hardware.
• Ability to install, troubleshoot, and maintain transmitters and sensors.
• Ability to audit, maintain, and update electrical documentation.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, process and instrumentation diagrams (PIDs), and process flow diagrams (PFDs).
• Ability to perform PID loop tuning and implement instrument calibration procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain SLC-500, MicroLogix, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix hardware.
• Ability to perform Allen-Bradley PLC programming using RSLogix5, RSLogix 500, and RSLogix 5000 software or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating and selecting automation hardware and software to meet current and future manufacturing requirements.
• Provide input on managing controls and automation systems testing, quality control, data retrieval, and training for packaging and processing equipment.
• Assist in assessing the effectiveness and maintainability of new automation systems and managing the automation change process for existing equipment.
• Develop and maintain control system documentation and documentation change control procedures.
• Support and promote food safety and quality program initiatives within the plant environment.
• Configure and program Allen-Bradley PowerFlex series variable frequency drives or equivalent.
• Troubleshoot and maintain controls system Ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNet, and Remote I/O network architectures.
• Modify and program FIX32/iFIX HMI and SCADA platforms or equivalent.
• Program, maintain, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PanelView/Plus operator interface hardware.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain transmitters and sensors.
• Audit, maintain, and update electrical documentation.
• Perform PID loop tuning and implement instrument calibration procedures.
• Troubleshoot and maintain SLC-500, MicroLogix, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix hardware.
• Perform Allen-Bradley PLC programming using RSLogix5, RSLogix 500, and RSLogix 5000 software or equivalent.

Benefits

• Complete insurance package available on Day 1, including health and wellness programs.
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Telehealth services
• One-to-one health coaching
• 401(k) with up to 6% company matching and the potential for an additional discretionary year-end match
• Short-term incentive and performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling options
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks (pro-rated for the first year of employment)
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition and education assistance programs
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Scholarship programs for children of employees
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions backup care and tutoring
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior