Senior Controls Engineer

Job Description:

• Coordinate the design, installation and start-up of process control, network, electrical, plant construction and process equipment projects
• Support Feed Manufacturing Operations and other business units across several manufacturing plants
• Develop project scopes and drive process improvements with the Region Director of Manufacturing, International Business Teams and Plant Managers
• Perform project and process design
• Prepare capital and expense estimates
• Select contractors
• Specify and purchase equipment
• Develop implementation timelines and coordinate implementation plans
• Recommend methods and standard operating practices for safe and effective control, process optimization and meeting product specifications
• Focus on PLC equipment and processes
• Collaborate with plant operators on the processing floor
• Commission, install and implement projects, including installations of up to three weeks
• Provide training and refine operations improvements across all shifts

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in engineering with concentration in Mechanical, Agricultural, Food, Industrial, Feed Process Engineering or related degree
• 10+ years related work experience
• Technical processing expertise in Animal Feed, Food or related industries
• Working knowledge of mechanical or agricultural engineering and processing plants and equipment
• Experience developing and refining process equipment projects and managing construction projects
• Knowledge of grain or food processing systems
• Project management and process improvement experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects and cost initiatives
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe/Bluebeam, AutoCAD and SKM
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with plant operators and understand equipment variables and operations
• Ability to identify root causes and develop fact-based solutions
• Ability to work 50% to 75% travel, including weekends and exposure to all shifts
• 2 years commissioning, reliability and/or maintenance experience preferred
• Plant design background preferred
• In-depth knowledge of food/animal feed processing plant and technology preferred
• Allen-Bradley PLC (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix) and HMI (FactoryTalk View ME/SE) coding and implementation experience preferred
• Allen Bradley VFD and SMC Soft Start control and configuration preferred
• Basic CISCO switch configuration and troubleshooting preferred
• Process Control and Electrical documentation creation and management preferred
• Ability to work in manufacturing facilities with typical levels of dust and noise

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Life and disability insurance
• Education assistance
• 401(k)
• Well-being resources
• Drug-free workforce