Controls Engineer

Job Description
The Controls Engineer reports to the Director, Automation and Controls. The role is an exciting opportunity to create, sustain and continuously improve our automation and electrical systems. System integration and infrastructure will be at the core of this dynamic and fast paced opportunity.
Here’s what you’ll do:
Design, test and develop the Automated Systems to meet business needs
Develop separate elements of our electrical systems that work well in support of our continued growth of our facilities
Recommend upgrades for existing systems and programs
Create various diagrams, flowcharts and models that illustrate the type of infrastructure needed for different installations.
Document each aspect of a system or application as a reference for future upgrades and maintenance
Create supporting diagrams, flowcharts and models that illustrates the desired outcome
Design, test and develop Control systems meeting business objectives
Develop separate elements of a project that work well in our cross functional processes as a whole
Develop separate elements of a project that work well in our cross functional processes as a whole
Revisit the development process to refine key aspects of our program that addresses client or consumer concerns
Verify and commission electrical control panels
Support electrical distribution system that supply the packing houses
Support our safety culture in electrical safety (Arch Flash – NFPA70E)
Manage, support and maintain our sites electrical One-Line drawings
Design, install and support our Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
Be the business champion for our Power Monitoring systems
Qualifications
Here’s what you’ll bring to the table:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field with 1-2 years of experience developing automation systems or 5 years of experience developing/supporting automation system in lieu of degree
Detailed oriented, highly organized, committed to superior quality
Recommend upgrades for existing systems and programs
Ensure continued functionality of the process during maintenance and testing of our Automation and Electrical systems.
Document each aspect of a system or application as a reference for future upgrades and maintenance
Effective written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills to work in a collaborative team environment that includes;
shared responsibilities, establishing and maintaining good working relationships with others to support team and company objectives and a willingness to work in all areas of the facility
Ensure continued functionality of operation’s processes during maintenance and testing of Automation systems and infrastructure
Exposure to and understanding of Instrumentation and Electrical Safety practices
Experience and proficiency in the following:
Electrical:
Control Panels
Distribution systems
Electrical Safety (Arch Flash – NFPA70E)
Electrical Fault Studies
Site electrical One-Line diagrams
Motor Control Center (MCC) design
Power Monitoring systems
PLC Systems and hardware:
Relay logic,
Wiring I/O in control systems
Wireless communications, wireless and wiring &
programming various types of instrumentation, understanding of control logic, etc. is preferred.
Clear Understanding of Automation components such as:
VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)
PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
HMI’s (Human Machine Interface)
Valued additional understanding in these areas a plus:
Supervisory Systems
LANSwitches
Routers
Cabling
Wireless
NIC
HistorianServer
Clients
Web Reports
SQLQuery
Script
Connect string
MESWIP
BOM
User Interface
HMI Systems
WonderwareSMC
Intouch Viewer
Intouch Maker
ArchestrA IDE
ArchestrA Object Viewer
Pay Range:
$80,000 - $120,000, and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills &
experience.