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Irresistible Foods Group · 4 months ago

Senior Automation and Controls Engineer

Oakwood, Georgia

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Irresistible Foods Group, part of King’s Hawaiian, is a family-owned business focused on inclusivity and innovation. They are seeking a Senior Automation and Controls Engineer to design, implement, and maintain electrical and control systems in a bakery manufacturing environment, collaborating with various teams to ensure effective automation strategies.

Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageSnack Food

Responsibilities

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

Collaborate on the design of industrial control systems for new equipment or redesign for existing equipment

Work with project engineers to test & verify equipment and line control programs and identify any design deficiencies

Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to ensure company wide controls and automation strategy is followed

Communicate with industry experts in controls and automation hardware and software to improve existing equipment control systems to ensure up to date hardware and software is in place in line with company strategy

Create, maintain and update electrical schematics using AutoCAD as needed

Assist in the troubleshooting of complex automation issues through various control systems using RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk Studio ME, FactoryTalk Studio SE, and other applications

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

Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of this role

Qualification

PLC programmingHMI applicationsControl systems designAutoCADAllen-BradleyVariable Frequency DrivesNetworking protocolsSafety complianceTeam collaborationCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Associates degree or diploma from an accredited college or equivalent relevant experience required; course work with emphasis in controls and automation is preferred

At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in automation & controls with a focus on manufacturing and control systems programming and integration, preferably in the food and beverage or consumer products industry

Proven PLC/PAC/HMI/Network programming knowledge applying Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk Studio ME/SE, FT Transaction Manager, FT Historian, 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, VersaView, managed/unmanaged ethernet switches, and others

Must be familiar with communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, and serial communication

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

Proven experience in configuration and operation of Variable Frequency and Servo Drives with an emphasis on Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 70, 700, 525, Kinetix, and SEW Euro drives (MoviMot and MoviDrive). Strong knowledge of networking VFD's ( Ethernet and serial)

Able to operate various diagnostic equipment such as digital multimeter, ammeter, etc

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

Familiar with SAP and/or MES systems. SAP DM experience is a plus

Strict alignment to safety rules and regulations

Able to successfully work in a team environment

National Electrical code application experience

Strong verbal, organizational and written communication skills

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Ability to consistently demonstrate King's values of excellence, dignity, saying it like it is in a way it can be heard, curiosity, collaboration, critical thinking and emotional intelligence