Controls Engineer

Description

Reporting to the Director of Maintenance & Engineering , the primary responsibility of the Controls Engineer will be to analyze plant processes to provide controls improvement and support of production assets. Tasks include designing, building, programming, testing, and debugging of Aseptic Filling and Process Lines and material handling systems within the facility(s). As a member of the cross-functional controls engineering team, this role will be responsible for support and functionality enhancements required for Aseptic manufacturing Process and Filling systems with a focus on safety and quality. Serve as an Electrical Controls resource for development and troubleshooting of production equipment. Maintain relationships with engineering, operations, and maintenance groups to provide new functionality as required by production needs.

Requirements

 Job Responsibilities:

• Provide machine support including but not limited to safety controllers, PLC's, HMI's, robots, motion control, measurement systems, instrumentation, material handling systems, industrial networks, and computer system hardware/software application support for MES and data collection systems.
• Perform work utilizing plant electrical controls standards.
• Work with the Change Management Process for the overall implementation, performance, and continuous improvement of company initiatives.
• Schedule and manage upgrades, overhauls, and conversions of Aseptic Filling and Process Lines.
• Provide Training in the operation and maintenance of Aseptic Filling and Process Lines
• Participate in afterhours support for engineering group on a rotating basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess an Associate’s in Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited college or equal technical experience
• A minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in a variety of technical or operational assignments is required to demonstrate the desired industry experience.
• Strong cause-effect analytical abilities to solve problems
• Demonstrated ability to work with operations and technical teams to define project objectives and then deploy those findings to optimize performance of the process.
• Communicate in an effective and professional manner with peers, internal and external Customers.
• Experience working with Technical Service Providers and/or Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and demonstrated ability to drive project results.
• Self-Motivated with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Evidence of continuing self-development.
• Rockwell Automation PLC and HMI experience
• Demonstrated background in processing and packaging equipment installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting, including after-hours support as needed to maintain project progress or equipment support when assisting operations or maintenance customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity

Ability and means to travel if needed; must possess a valid driver’s license and proof of valid insurance including liability and property damage coverage
 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in electrical engineering degree from an accredited college.
• Specific, in-depth technical knowledge and expertise with Tetra Pak and/or Stork Aseptic filling equipment.
• Knowledge of detailed electrical and mechanical operation and optimization of Food Process and Packaging systems.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Aseptic Processing and Packaging Systems.
• Beckhoff Automation PLC and HMI experience
• Robotics working knowledge (i.e. Fanuc)
• Experience in motion control, VFD and safety hardware
• Demonstrated experience in vision inspection systems (Cognex, Keyence, etc.)
• Knowledge of NFPA70,70E,78
• AutoCAD software experience.
• Knowledge of FDA Rules and Regulations

Additional Compensation – Annual Cash Bonus: You will be eligible to participate in the Gehl Foods Employee Bonus Program. For this fiscal year, your annual maximum bonus potential is up to 12% of your annualized base salary. All bonus payments are prorated based on your hire date. Under this Program, bonus payouts are dependent upon the financial performance of the company.

Working Conditions: Frequently exposed to wet and varying temperature conditions between 60-130 degrees Fahrenheit, loud noise, vibration, moving machinery/electrical parts, risk of electrical shock, airborne particles, high/precarious places, toxic/caustic chemicals, allergens including soy, milk and milk by-products and fumes from food processing equipment.

While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the most significant duties of the current position, it is not necessarily exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, effort, requirements or expectations of this position. Other duties may be assigned as necessary. The company reserves the right to modify the job requirements as circumstances change and the needs of the company so dictate, without editing this job description in its entirety. 

Acknowledgments: I am fully capable of completing the essential functions of the job duties listed herein) I certify that I understand that this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and that I am expected, hereby agree, to perform other job-related tasks properly assigned to me by my supervisor. I understand and agree that the Company has the legal right to revise or change this document in part, or in total as business needs dictate. I understand and fully agree, that this job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment, and that my employment relationship with the Company is “at will,” for an unspecified duration, and may be terminated at any time by me or the Company as specified by Section 2922 of the California Labor Code.