Sr. Controls Engineer

Florida Crystals / ASR Group

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Packaging Controls Engineer is responsible for maintaining instrumentation and control systems in support of plant production, quality, GMP and safety goals. This role involves designing and implementing changes to the instrumentation and control systems within the plant. Additionally, the engineer will manage capability development and sustaining programs for controls and electrical technicians.

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on controls and instrumentation experience in Packaging improvement projects and working with packaging lines design and install
Previous job experience in high-speed packaging
A demonstrated ability to select and apply sound engineering practices and principles to the design and development of high volume consumer products packaging
Strong background and proven results in Leading Continuous Improvement efforts through the application of Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma Activities, TPM or WCM.
A bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited college/university, with related coursework required or equivalent work experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of one or more of the following: Wonderware System Platform & InTouch, Allen Bradley PLC systems (PLC5, SLC500, and ControlLogix) and associated I/O systems, Allen Bradley VFDs / Soft Starters / Servos, Allen Bradley Centerline MCCs, process instrumentation (analog valves & transmitters)
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written to work effectively with peers, plant operating staff, and other engineering resources.
Demonstrated ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and quickly implement their strategy to minimize system failures.
Strong project and time management skills and demonstrated ability to complete projects in a timely manner within budget.

Nice To Haves

Previous food industry experience preferred
GMP Practices, Sanitary Design, and OSHA regulations knowledge is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Designs / supports both control and manufacturing execution systems.
Supports companywide infrastructure for existing systems and serves as high level resource for operating systems and applications for Manufacturing Processes.
Propose, design, and implement the Algorithms needed to sustain continuous improvement based on manufacturing direction.
Conduct automation feasibility studies for practicality and potential return on investment.
Prepare and submit the controls design and implementation phase of projects.
Develop logic and algorithms for both discrete and analog control of processes and implement.
Develop HMI applications to meet the needs of operations.
Innovate to maintain our competitive edge and meet the needs of the end user.
Assure the integrity of control and information systems through security and redundant system backups.
Document and develop systems for consistency.
Provide operation, maintenance and technical support/training to production and maintenance personnel.
Maintain health of Process Control Domain Infrastructure and existing Manufacturing Information Systems.
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with overlapping tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
This position requires the flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.