Sr Manufacturing Systems Engineer
About The Position
The Sr Manufacturing Systems Engineer is responsible for developing, troubleshooting, and maintaining the plant’s process controls infrastructure. The role provides technical and problem-solving support to plant operations and maintenance crews and helps execute plant automation and controls strategies. The engineer supports day-to-day PLC program troubleshooting, manages automation-related projects, and oversees programming, development, and maintenance of plant process control systems. The position also involves mentoring junior process control technicians, interfacing with equipment and instrumentation, optimizing and calibrating systems, and integrating OEM and other controls systems. The engineer works with corporate Process Control to maintain automation goals, specifications, and integration standards, and supports plant maintenance strategies and performance goals. On-call and remote plant support are included. The position is based in Quincy, Washington. Most work takes place in a temperature-controlled office, with regular exposure to manufacturing and freezer environments that may involve noise, extreme temperatures, wet or slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, odors, and allergens. The role involves sitting and computer work as well as reaching, bending, climbing, working overhead or under equipment, and working at heights. A valid driver’s license and a driving record meeting Lamb Weston standards are required.
Requirements
- 5–7 years of controls and electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- 3–5 years of engineering experience in project or maintenance work.
- Advanced working knowledge of PLC systems, PLC programming, instrumentation, and PLC troubleshooting.
- Proficiency with communications protocols including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, and serial communications.
- Experience with FactoryTalk View SE, FactoryTalk View ME, FactoryTalk View Studio, FactoryTalk AssetCentre, FactoryTalk Gateway, Studio 5000 Logix Designer, RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 5, RSLinx Classic, Connected Components Workbench, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office.
- Hardware proficiency with CTI, Texas Instruments, Allen-Bradley controllers, I/O devices, networks, and HMIs; includes ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, Micro-800, PLC-5, and SLC-500 systems and components.
- Experience with PanelView Plus and PanelView Component HMI systems and networks including Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, DH+, DH-485, and RIO.
- Excellent PLC development, troubleshooting, and programming skills.
- Ability to read and interpret plant drawings, detailed equipment schematics, and O&M manuals.
- Strong computer application skills, including network and PC business application software.
- Working knowledge of the NEC and Washington specialty codes, and ability to ensure plant electrical work is performed according to code.
- Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to follow and implement standards.
- Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets Lamb Weston Driving Standards.
- Ability to perform the physical and environmental demands described for the role, including climbing, working at heights, working overhead or under equipment, and working in manufacturing and freezer environments.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; a suitable combination of education and experience may also qualify.
- PLC certification or equivalent.
- Washington Electrical Journeyman or Washington Electrical Supervisor license.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot PLC control programs daily to support plant operations.
- Manage automation-related projects.
- Support and manage programming, development, and maintenance of plant process control systems.
- Mentor junior process control technicians and provide training on process control concepts and plant operations.
- Interface with equipment and instrumentation, including optimization, calibration, specification, and interface programming.
- Integrate with disparate controls systems and OEM-supplied systems and equipment.
- Coordinate with corporate Process Control to maintain automation and control goals, specifications, and integration standards.
- Support and execute plant-specific maintenance strategies to achieve plant maintenance performance goals.
- Provide technical and problem-solving support to plant operations and maintenance crews.
- Execute the platform and plant automation and controls vision.
- Provide on-call and remote-access plant support.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts.
- Well-being programs, including companywide events and a wellness incentive program.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) plan with company contributions.
- Financial planning services.
- Employee stock purchase program.
- Health Savings Accounts.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Family-friendly employee events.
- Employee Assistance Program services, including mental health and concierge-type services.
- Compensation and bonus incentive programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
