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Irresistible Foods Group · 3 months ago

Maintenance Systems Engineer

Torrance, California

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$124K/yr - $174K/yr

7+ years exp

Irresistible Foods Group, specifically King's Hawaiian, is a family-owned business that has been operating for over seventy years. They are seeking a Maintenance Systems Engineer who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining electrical and control systems in their bakery and manufacturing operations, while collaborating with the Senior Maintenance System Engineer to resolve control system issues.

Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageSnack Food

Responsibilities

Program, service, repair, and maintain electrical and process control systems

Troubleshoot complex automation issues through various control systems using RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk Studio ME, FactoryTalk Studio SE, and other applications

Design and implement PLC and HMI applications to improve the manufacturing process

Maintain and update electrical schematics using AutoCAD as needed

Communicate locally and organizationally with department heads and other key team players to ensure equipment problems are addressed in a timely fashion

The ability to provide after hours support (late night, and/or weekends) in the event of a crisis

This role requires the employee to be on-site to perform their job duties. Remote VPN access can be used after hours for immediate support

Provide electrical and process control troubleshooting support for the maintenance team to eliminate extended periods of downtime

Provide input in the designing of industrial control systems for new equipment

Coach and mentor the Controls Technicians. This includes setting goals, assigning projects, and making sure they have the tools and knowledge to excel

The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company’s business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above

Qualification

Control System EngineeringPLC/PAC/HMI programmingElectrical schematics designAutomation troubleshootingVariable Frequency DrivesCommunication protocolsAutoCADSAP/MES systemsSafety regulations adherenceCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

7 - 10+ years of Control System Engineering experience with a focus on manufacturing and control systems integration preferably in the food and beverage industry

Strong PLC/PAC/HMI/Network programming knowledge utilizing Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk Studio ME/SE, FT Transaction Manager, FT Historian, RSNetworx, Ethernet/IP, AutoCad, SQL, OPC Servers, and MS Office Suite

Strong PLC/PAC/HMI/Networking hardware knowledge including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, GuardLogix, MicroLogix, PanelView Plus 6/7/8, VersaView, managed/unmanaged ethernet switches, and others

Must be familiar with the following communication protocols: Ethernet/IP, Mobbus, Profibus, ControlNet, and serial communications

Must be able to take projects from design to implementation with minimal supervisory input

Proven experience in the operation of Variable Frequency Drives and servos with an emphasis on Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 40, 40P, 70, 700 series,525, Kinetix, and SEW Eurodrives (MoviMot and MoviDrive). Strong knowledge of networking VFD's (Ethernet, and serial)

Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose complex safety circuits utilizing multiple zones

Able to operate a DMM and clamp on ammeter

Ability to diagnose electrical and controls problems, determine root causes, and supply short/long term solutions quickly and efficiently

Strong verbal, organizational and written communication skills

Strict adherence to safety rules and regulations

Able to successfully work in a team environment

National Electrical code application experience