Reliance One, Inc. · 4 hours ago
Senior Process Controls Engineer
Reliance One, Inc. is hiring a Senior Process Controls Engineer to provide engineering support within manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on automation and process control systems. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while optimizing processing systems and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Ensure all food safety and quality requirements are met per plant and departmental procedures
Provide engineering support for all plant processes and participate in process effectiveness reviews
Maintain SQL traceability software; analyze data, identify trends, and make process improvement recommendations
Perform data analysis and trending using Historian systems
Support training initiatives for plant employees as needed
Troubleshoot process issues and ensure synchronization between control programming and mechanical operations
Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to optimize system performance
Design, create, and modify operator interface (HMI) screens
Work cross-functionally with management to resolve issues and improve operational efficiency
Ensure compliance with GMPs, PMO, FDA, MIOSHA, IOSHA, OSHA, and MMPA requirements
Monitor KPIs related to safety, quality, productivity, and material loss
Participate in problem-solving teams and project installations
Document, track, and communicate system changes; train personnel on new or modified functionality
Maintain ongoing professional development to stay current with emerging technologies
Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Actively promote and adhere to all company safety policies and procedures
Support and enforce workplace safety programs and hold teams accountable for safe work practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent relevant experience)
Minimum 5 years of technical support experience in a manufacturing environment (food or dairy preferred)
Strong background in process control engineering and automation systems
Experience with PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial control logic
Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLCs (SLC, CompactLogix, ControlLogix)
Experience with Rockwell Automation platforms including RSLogix, FactoryTalk, FTView SE/ME, and FTHistorian
Familiarity with Wonderware Intouch and Wonderware Historian
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Visio, and AutoCAD LT
Ability to read electrical, mechanical, and process drawings
Experience using diagnostic tools such as Fluke multimeters and HART communicators
Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills
Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment
Process control engineering experience
Automation and control systems focus
PLC and SCADA programming familiarity
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to document and manage control system changes
Understanding of complex automated control systems
Preferred
Previous leadership experience
Experience in a food manufacturing environment strongly preferred
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays