Controls Engineer II

Control Engineer II

Our client is a large manufacturer of food products with multiple facilities across North America and Europe. They are seeking a Control Engineer II who will be responsible for maintaining existing instrumentation and control systems and designing/implementing new instrumentation and control systems to support plant production, quality, GMP, and safety goals.

Responsibilities:

• Design and supports both control and manufacturing execution systems.
• Support companywide infrastructure for existing systems and serve as a high-level resource for operating systems and applications for manufacturing processes.
• Conduct automation feasibility studies for practicality and potential return on investment.
• Prepare and submit the controls design and implementation phase of projects.
• Develop logic and algorithms for both discrete and analog control of processes.
• Develop HMI applications to meet the needs of operations and production managers.
• Assure the integrity of controls and information systems through security and redundant system backups.
• Provide operation, maintenance, and technical support/training to production and maintenance personnel.
• Maintain the health of Process Control Domain Infrastructure and existing Manufacturing Information Systems.
• Effectively manage multiple projects with overlapping tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effectively lead internal project team efforts and site activities of contractors on assigned projects

Experience Required:

• 3+ years of controls and instrumentation experience
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of one or more of the following: Wonderware System Platform & InTouch, Allen Bradley PLC systems (PLC5, SLC500, and ControlLogix) and associated I/O systems, Allen Bradley VFDs / Soft Starters / Servos, Allen Bradley Centerline MCCs, process instrumentation (analog valves & transmitters).
• Microsoft Windows and Server operating systems.
• Strong project and time management skills and demonstrated ability to complete projects in a timely manner within budget.

To comply with some state laws, the annual base salary range for this position has been provided. The range given is broad and should be considered as a guideline only. Our client will consider a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, the salaries of current employees in similar roles, and other factors when extending an offer.