Winland Foods ยท 1 day ago
Controls Engineer
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$73K/yr - $124K/yr
5+ years expWinland Foods is a company focused on food processing, and they are seeking a Controls Engineer to join their diverse team. The role involves troubleshooting automation systems, implementing improvements, and collaborating with maintenance staff to enhance operational efficiency.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingWholesale
Responsibilities
Assist Engineering with updates, changes and testing of new modifications for multiple high speed food processing production lines
Assist with automations implementation, design and recommendations for existing and future high-speed production line projects
Perform periodic maintenance of systems
Capable of performing and executing troubleshooting of equipment automation/instrumentation issues for all automated food processing systems, robotic systems, and transfer systems applications
Ability to troubleshoot electrical and control systems with minimal documentation or information provided
Research, recommend and implement automations improvements for equipment reliability
Plan, lead and execute automations preventative maintenance efforts to minimize equipment downtime
Demonstrate creative problem solving to identify and perform equipment improvements
Coach and mentor operators, technicians and other peers with automations procedures related to high-speed food manufacturing equipment
Participate in special projects on equipment upgrades or installations
Collaborate with peers and team members to transfer specialist technical knowledge
Practice plant safety guidelines at all times and inspire peers to practice safety all times
Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
Research and implement continuous improvement opportunities
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree in Engineering or related discipline
Experience in control panel design and layout for new production equipment
Proficient using Rockwell Software such as Studio 5000, RSLogix5000, RSLogix500, Factory Talk View Studio
Proficient use of various electrical troubleshooting tools such as multimeters, loop simulators, meggers
Experience with Allen Bradley PLC's, VFD's, and HMI
Experience with SCADA systems
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments and levels of the organization
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Effective communication of issues and solutions to cross-functional team members
Ability to read and interpret schematics: electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic
Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer within a specific area of plant or machine center
Recommend inventory of automation products
Execute additional instrumentation and electrical duties as assigned
Knowledge of high-tech automation and control products
Knowledge of engineering principles related to automation products
Knowledge of suppliers' automation products
Preferred
BSEE degree preferred
10+ yrs. related experience in lieu of university degree
5+ yrs. related experience plus a technical degree/certification will be considered
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) with match
STD/LTD/AD&D/Life
HSA
FSA
EAP
Hospital indemnity
Accident Insurance
Identity and Fraud Protection Plan
Legal
Critical Illness
Company
Winland Foods
Winland Foods specializes in manufacturing and developing pasta, sauces, dressings, dry dinners, pita chips, and syrups.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Eric Beringause
Chief Executive Officer
Gene Pagel, MBA
Chief Information Officer
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