Shamrock Foods Company · 15 hours ago
Controls Engineer - Nights
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expShamrock Foods Company is a privately-held, family-owned and -operated Forbes 500 company, innovating in the food industry since 1922. The Controls Engineer will design and develop automation control systems, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with evolving standards while leading various maintenance and capital projects.
AgricultureFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Designs and develops electrical schematics and equipment controls software applications
Evaluates possible courses of conduct after developing options when administering projects for the automation control system
Principally responsible for ensuring that the automation control system is operational and continually satisfying evolving design standards and technical capabilities
Regularly makes decisions or recommendations regarding all aspects of the automation control system, including vendors, design objectives, etc
Ensures that the automation control system meets short-term and long-term business objectives
Interprets electrical and mechanical design drawings
Leads various types of maintenance and capital projects for the division as measured by cost control, adherence to project schedules and compliance to standard engineering practices
Configures hardware and programs software per application specifications
Implements various types of maintenance and capital projects for the division as measured by cost control, adherence to project schedules and compliance to standard engineering practices
Writes user manuals for developed programs
Inspects and evaluates technician work and responsible for commissioning system start-ups
Provides technical and non-manual support to maintenance and operations
Independently troubleshoots issues with automated systems and provides technical direction to maintenance and operations
Researches and evaluates supplier products
Determines materials, supplies, machinery, equipment or tools to be used in maintaining the automation control system
May direct a team responsible for the hardware and software maintenance of the control systems for equipment automation
Develops and prepares reports and analysis to identify trends and takes appropriate corrective action as measured by PM compliance and equipment uptime
Approves and initiates requisitions for materials and supplies within approve spending limit
Maintains compliance with local, state and federal codes related to safe maintenance work practices as measured through internal department compliance audits and safety records
Responds to emergencies as requested; coordinates activities with other responders; utilization of resources to make the necessary repair in a cost-effective and timely manner
Directs the work of staff and utilization of resources to make the necessary repair in accost –effective and timely manner
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience in a similar position is required
Engineering Bachelor's Degree is required
Ability to program, maintain and troubleshoot PLCs, AC & DC drives, various photo-optics, laser scanners, and other field devices associated with control systems
Proven track record in standard concepts, practices and procedures for electromechanical maintenance of industrial equipment
Must be proficient reading and interpreting wiring schematics
Must be proficient in the MS Office Suite software (Project, Word, Excel), CMMS and AutoCAD (or similar)
Working knowledge of principles involving HMI or SCADA systems
Familiar with panel design layout and bill of materials
Working knowledge of reporting methods and tools for tracking and managing key performance metrics
Familiar with OSHA and EPA requirements related to maintenance and projects
Ability to train technical and non-technical personnel
Must be flexible and willing to fulfill the needs of the department which may include evenings, weekends and holidays
Must be able to frequently reach up to 31-77 inches
Preferred
Experience in automated warehousing or manufacturing preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
Incredible growth opportunities
Continued education
Wellness programs
Company
Shamrock Foods Company
For over 100 years, Shamrock Foods Company has worked to ensure people come first – our 5,000+ associates, our customers, and the families we serve across the nation.
5001-10000 employees
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