Automation Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Clasen Quality Chocolate (CQC) is a world-class manufacturer of chocolate and confectionery coatings. We are a well-established food company focused on growth. CQC currently has 4 manufacturing locations (Middleton, WI, Watertown, WI, Milton, WI and Spanish Springs, NV). CQC maintains a professional, supportive work environment where teamwork is the key to our success. Working for a privately held company provides you with the opportunity to wear many different “hats,” make a difference every day, and have fun doing it! We are committed to being an Employer of Choice and offering our employees a variety of traditional and unconventional benefits.

We are currently accepting applications for an Automation Engineer at our new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Milton, WI, conveniently located north of Janesville. The position works day shift hours Monday – Friday and requires after-hours and weekend on-call support. The position requires travel up to 25% to support local CQC sites, trade shows, and training. The role will report to the Electrical Engineering Manager.

BENEFITS:

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (Low deductible and copays, LASIK reimbursement, Adults orthodontics)
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Match – up to 5%
• Paid Vacation, Personal and Volunteer days plus 11 holidays
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Wellness: Free fruit, insurance discounts, gym and run/walk/bike event reimbursement, free wellness checks
• College Savings Match – 529 plans
• Scholarships – Employee, spouse, and children
• Summer Camp Reimbursement – children of employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Free chocolate and coating!
• Annual Bonus Potential – 5%+

JOB SUMMARY: Conceptualize, design, program, troubleshoot and optimize automation control systems and hardware for plant operation and utility systems. Work with 3rd party integrators to design hardware and software systems for complex control and automation applications. Work with multiple engineering disciplines to ensure complete and efficient execution of capital projects and plant operations. Supervise and direct contractors on day-to-day basis regarding electrical and automation projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Review, approve and participate in design of plant processes
• Program automation control systems for plant processes and utilities
• Support development of P&ID's for plant processes
• Support operational improvements through control sequence optimization
• Develop, write, and revise detailed functional specifications and system specifications for automated control systems
• Create and maintain SOPs, technical guidelines, help files, and step-by-step troubleshooting documentation for standard and repeatable situations
• Work with vendors to specify hardware and software
• Identify and order electrical hardware as necessary
• Direct electrical contractors/vendors on activities related to projects
• Able to support plant troubleshooting during off hours
• Support commissioning and validation of new processes and systems
• Travel domestically to support implementation and commissioning of electrical systems within CQC
• Support plant operations, maintenance, and IT for troubleshooting of automation systems
• Train and develop maintenance staff, electrical engineers, and operations personnel to a proficient level in automation systems and troubleshooting
• Maintain regular attendance
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, PHYSICAL):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical related field OR Minimum 2 years experience installing and maintaining manufacturing electrical systems and equipment, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.
• Familiar in AutoCAD Electrical and Standard
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems in large manufacturing environments
• Experience with plant automation programming platform (Siemens TIA Portal preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project
• Familiar with UL Standards, NEC Codes (NFPA 70, 70E, and 79)
• Demonstrated proficiency with Siemens hardware is desired

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The following skills and abilities are important to fulfill the primary functions of this position.

• Oral and written communication
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Customer focused
• Team building and leadership proficiency
• Decision-making
• Project management

CQC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO Poster

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