Location
La Crosse, WI | United States
Job description
Controls Engineer
6+ month contract with potential for extension
ON-SITE
Sponsorship is not available for this role now or in the future
The Control Engineer is a pivotal piece of our team, using their technical expertise to ensure the facility’s equipment runs efficiently. They will collaborate with our maintenance team and operators to ensure proper preventative and predictive maintenance for our automated packaging equipment. Specifically, this individual will use their knowledge of PLCs and HMI to troubleshoot industrial controls and mechanical repairs. Since our facilities run multiple shifts 7 days a week, this individual will be part of a flexible work schedule to support a variety of shifts and weekend coverage as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Designs and programs all aspects of PLC/HMI software for packaging equipment across the facility
- Tests and debugs control system
- Leads and mentors front-line technicians; communicates regularly with machine operators
- Creates, updates, and modifies machine, part, or facilities schematics using a CAD program
- Both AC and DC Drive experience with various drive platforms
- Writes and modifies extensive PLC and HMI programs for the following:
- Allen Bradley
- Modicon
- Omron
- Comark
- Troubleshoots or establishes control networks using the following:
- EtherNet / IP
- DeviceNet
- DH-485
- Modbus
- Modbus Plus
- Troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Designs and drafts electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical
- Troubleshoots process control systems
- Performs all duties within GMP standards and is responsible for department compliance with GMP, HACCP, and FSMA guidelines
- Performs all functions as required within the CMMS
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Associates or Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or 5+ years’ experience in PLC controls engineering in lieu of a degree
- High proficiency with Allen Bradley PLC and motion controls
- High proficiency using EtherNet/IP or DeviceNet
- Experience in a CPG manufacturing environment, high speed packaging, a plus
- Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement
- Proficiency with AC and DC Drives
- Proficiency with RS Logix 500 and 5000; ProWorks NXT; and Wonderwave
- Excellent communication, planning, and multi-tasking skills
- Proven experience successfully leading teams
- Advanced knowledge of electrical systems, control power and drives, sanitary control principles, operation, and troubleshooting
- System process controls and line balancing experience
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, regularly utilizing power and hand tools, and occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs
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