Controls Engineer

Job Summary: The Controls Engineer is an Engineering Services support position, responsible for the continuous improvement and support of new and existing technical solutions. The role works directly with Engineering, Maintenance, IT, and Operations to ensure technical solutions continue to evolve with the business and manufacturing process. Constant focus on maximizing equipment intelligence, safety and efficiency while looking for ways to minimize repetitive human interactions. Resource that will work with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, IT, and OEMs' to ensure networking standards and requirements are followed. Aid in the development and continuous improvement of current Electrical standards and best practices. This role is remote with travel and support to all sites within the network wherever the need may be, with primary focus to initially be in the Chicagoland area. This individual can reside near a plant located in the Chicago area, McComb, OH, Grand Rapids, MI or Michigan City, IN. Job Duties: * Drive continuous improvement in all smart plant and equipment objectives * Design control systems that provide instantaneous feedback to operators and supervisors * Work with OT Support Engineer and maintenance to create user applications to monitor and control production processes * Assist Plant Engineering team with electrical engineering design and review for new and existing equipment installations * Industrial Controller (PLC) programming and Human Machine Interface (HMI) design, development, and troubleshooting * Wonderware System Platform development and troubleshooting * Provide formal and informal training on OT systems as system changes are implemented * Develop and maintain asset registers for each site related to OT systems * Expose data from new and existing sensors for MES data collection * Automation system support, development, and troubleshooting (Robotics, Vision, Gantry, Storage, etc.) * Develop and support OT Disaster Recovery processes and procedures * Travel up to, but not limited to 50% as required to support other sites * Maintain up to date passport for travel outside of the USA as required Required Competencies & Knowledge: Knowledge of: * Baking, and food processing equipment * Rotating machinery; Servo motors, AC induction motors, and DC motors * Robotics and integrated systems * Project Management Methodologies * Other non-standard controls software, Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, * CMMS * AutoCAD * Visio Skill in: * Electrical to include; AC/DC theory, transformers, power supplies, VFD(s), AC/DC motor starters/controls, relay logic, EIP networking * Ladder logic code development * PID loop logic * Allen Bradley controls platforms; RS Logix 500, 5000, Panel builder, and Studio 5000 * AutoCAD electrical drawing development * High and low voltage troubleshooting * Intermediate to advanced excel * Financial analysis and budgeting * Leadership and strong communication skills * Gantt chart development * Project management * Presentation skills Ability to: * Design new electrical schematics using AutoCAD electrical * Work with vendors and internal team to identify correct pr