Controls Engineer

City Brewing Company – Who We AreWith our roots in La Crosse, WI, we are proud to be North America's largest co-packager of alcoholic beverages with four locations across the United States. Through our focuses on safety throughout our facilities, quality of products produced for our customers, communication at all levels, growth of not just our locations but also of our employees in their careers, and performance with our ability to meet deadlines and goals for ourselves and our customers, we pride ourselves on the brand we have created and continue to grow.Job SummaryControls Engineers are key to ensuring the success and efficiency of our high-speed equipment throughout our production and warehousing spaces. This individual will work in a variety of areas of the manufacturing facility developing PLC and HMI code for automated packaging equipment while also troubleshooting industrial controls and electrical systems. They will also provide mentorship and coaching to our Controls Technicians and ensure Operations leaders are informed of any challenges or opportunities of improvement on the floor.Duties and ResponsibilitiesDesign and program all aspects of PLC/HMI software for packaging equipmentTest and debug control systemsCreate, update, and modify machine, part or facilities schematics using a CAD programBoth AC and DC Drive experience with various drive platformsWrite and modify, extensive PLC's and HMI's programs for the following:Rockwell Automation/Allen BradleyModiconTroubleshoot or establish control networks.EtherNet/IPDeviceNetDH-485ModbusModbus PlusTroubleshoots systems including but not limited to: electrical, instrumentation and controlsElectrical schematic design and drafting using AutoCAD ElectricalTroubleshoots process control systems in particular packaging line control systemsPerforms all duties within GMP standardsPerforms all functions as required within the CMMSTrain, mentor and coach trainees and front line automation techsPerform additional duties as assignedResponsible for department compliance with GMP, HACCP and FSMA guidelinesMinimum QualificationsDegree in Electrical Engineering, or 5+ years' experience in PLC controls engineering in lieu of degreeAllen Bradley PLC and motion controls experienceSkilled in RS Logix 500 and StudioPrior experience in root cause analysis and continuous improvementSystem process controls and line balancing experienceAdvanced knowledge of electrical systems, control power and drives, sanitary control principals, operation and trouble shootingExcellent communication, planning, and prioritizationStrong leadership and team skillsBenefits/CompensationCity Brewery provides a competitive salary and benefit package that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long Term Disability Insurance; Section 125; 401(k) and a paid 30-minute meal period. The Company also contributes monthly towards the employee elected health and dental benefits.Selected candidate must be willing to work any and all shifts, weekends and holidays when necessary to cover the needs of the business.City Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.