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Winland Foods · 1 day ago

Controls Engineer

Buckner, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$73K/yr - $124K/yr

7+ years exp

Winland Foods is a company focused on food manufacturing and packaging solutions. They are seeking a Controls Engineer responsible for designing and implementing control systems to ensure quality and efficiency in their manufacturing processes.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingWholesale

Responsibilities

Responsible for designing control systems to regulate the behavior of dynamic systems. This involves analyzing system requirements, developing mathematical models, and designing control algorithms to achieve desired performance objectives

Implement control algorithms in software or hardware components, such as PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) or microcontrollers appropriate to our organization and growth opportunities

Responsible for conducting testing and simulations to validate the performance of control systems and fine-tuning controller parameters to optimize system response and ensure stability and robustness

Responsible for monitoring system performance using feedback from sensors and other data sources to maintain optimal operation

Responsible for diagnosing the problems and implementing corrective actions to restore normal operation

Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to integrate control systems into larger systems and processes to ensure seamless communication and coordination between different components of the overall machines/systems

Prioritize safety considerations in their designs and implementations, ensuring that control systems meet regulatory standards and safety requirements

Maintain detailed documentation of control system designs, configurations, and changes for reference and future troubleshooting

As technology or needs evolve, manage upgrading control systems and incorporating new features or enhancements to improve system performance

Responsible for project management responsibilities, coordinating control system integration, testing, and commissioning in larger engineering projects

May manage controls staff

Safely and accurately perform all duties as required for this position to ensure the safety and quality of our products

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Control systems designPLC programmingProject managementElectrical engineeringManufacturing experienceParticipative managementStatistical analysisCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsDocumentation skills