Controls Engineer II

Overview

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Title : Controls Engineer II

Department : Engineering

Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide technical support and strategic improvement to the manufacturing and maintenance departments. This position will develop and maintain plant floor automated data collection systems, analyze data for loss prevention and provide expertise and direction for energy efficiency. This position will sustain the Mission and Motto and Food Safety and Quality Statement of The Mennel Milling Company.

Primary work shift : Monday through Friday 7 : 30 AM – 5 : 00 PM. Will vary depending on workload.

Responsibilities

• Follow all food and personal safety rules and regulations in respect to GMPs, OSHA, HACCP, the Global Food Safety Initiative, the US FDA Food Safety Modernization Act as stated in the FS&Q Statement, and sanitation guidelines as set forth by the company as listed in Corporate Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and attend all required training sessions. Maintain the department / facility in an everyday audit-ready condition.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems.
• Provide both formal and informal training to maintenance and operations personnel.
• Set strategic direction with respect to electrical infrastructure and automation systems.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to find losses, while implementing methods to prevent losses.
• Use control systems to ensure product quality and safety.
• Maintain plant floor automation servers.
• Write logic and maintain objects in Wonderware System Platform.
• Design and alter Wonderware InTouch and PanelView HMIs.
• Troubleshoot using PLC logic.
• Write new PLC logic to correct or alter the operation of equipment as needed.
• Configure automation equipment such as PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, Servos, etc.
• Scope, write and execute electrical and automation projects (capital or otherwise).
• Scope electrical and automation portions of other projects (capital or otherwise); assist in execution.
• Own electrical infrastructure maintenance (e.g., transformers and switchgear).
• Troubleshoot and correct plant floor network problems.
• Own, maintain, and champion the plant electrical safety program; provide electrical safety training as needed.
• Read and update electrical drawings as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Skills & Abilities

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to perform maintenance tasks; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job : The employee is regularly exposed to conditions typical of a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including moving equipment and machinery, dusty, hot / humid, and cold conditions. The employee must be willing to work in all weather conditions, at heights, and in the presence of airborne particles. The noise level usually requires hearing protection. Work involves exposure to common wheat allergens.

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