[Hiring] Controls Engineer @Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team

Role Description

The Controls Engineer is an Engineering Services support position, responsible for the continuous improvement and support of new and existing technical solutions. The role works directly with Engineering, Maintenance, IT, and Operations to ensure technical solutions continue to evolve with the business and manufacturing process. Constant focus on maximizing equipment intelligence, safety and efficiency while looking for ways to minimize repetitive human interactions. This role is remote with travel and support to all sites within the network wherever the need may be, with primary focus to initially be in the Chicagoland area.

• Drive continuous improvement in all smart plant and equipment objectives
• Design control systems that provide instantaneous feedback to operators and supervisors
• Work with OT Support Engineer and maintenance to create user applications to monitor and control production processes
• Assist Plant Engineering team with electrical engineering design and review for new and existing equipment installations
• Industrial Controller (PLC) programming and Human Machine Interface (HMI) design, development, and troubleshooting
• Wonderware System Platform development and troubleshooting
• Provide formal and informal training on OT systems as system changes are implemented
• Develop and maintain asset registers for each site related to OT systems
• Expose data from new and existing sensors for MES data collection
• Automation system support, development, and troubleshooting (Robotics, Vision, Gantry, Storage, etc.)
• Develop and support OT Disaster Recovery processes and procedures
• Travel up to, but not limited to 50% as required to support other sites
• Maintain up to date passport for travel outside of the USA as required

Qualifications

• Knowledge of baking and food processing equipment
• Knowledge of rotating machinery; Servo motors, AC induction motors, and DC motors
• Knowledge of robotics and integrated systems
• Knowledge of project management methodologies
• Knowledge of other non-standard controls software, Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi
• Knowledge of CMMS
• Knowledge of AutoCAD
• Knowledge of Visio

Requirements

• Electrical knowledge including AC/DC theory, transformers, power supplies, VFD(s), AC/DC motor starters/controls, relay logic, EIP networking
• Ladder logic code development
• PID loop logic
• Experience with Allen Bradley controls platforms; RS Logix 500, 5000, Panel builder, and Studio 5000
• AutoCAD electrical drawing development
• High and low voltage troubleshooting
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Financial analysis and budgeting
• Leadership and strong communication skills
• Gantt chart development
• Project management
• Presentation skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401k, and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment
• Discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance

Company Description

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.