Controls and Automation Engineer

Controls And Automation EngineerThe Controls and Automation Engineer is responsible for upkeep and maintenance of the controls and automation equipment which includes troubleshooting, performing program backups, and system upgrades. Direct involvement with cross-functional team that include safety, quality, engineering, and production. This position will provide technical guidance to other members of the maintenance team and other technical members of Shearers to develop higher controls capabilities across the network. Execute in a safe manner. Embrace and help to develop a people safety first culture. Perform advanced troubleshooting functions by using the PLC and HMI code to diagnose issues that are causing downtime. Ownership of regular program backups and ensure that all program changes adhere to Shearer's safety and quality standards. Ensure that all machines have up-to-date electrical prints. Develop and train maintenance personnel on control systems and functions. Continue to find ways to improve cycle times; reduce scrap and upgrade components for cost/performance improvement being sure to communicate these changes to the wider controls team and the Proactive Maintenance central function. Provide recommendations to engineering team for new equipment to avoid obsolescence and design issues in the future. Assist the corporate controls team in creating electrical and controls standards and implement them in each facility. Continually improve knowledge base regarding advances in parts, equipment and processes to keep abreast of changes and innovations in equipment selection. Active Safety Committee Participation Assist in the development of base line safe work performance expectations and work practices. Identify and correct any unsafe condition and identify and unsafe action observed. Participates in RCA's. Ability to make changes to existing PLC and HMI programs to improve the process.Knowledge, skills, and abilities Full familiarity with computer programs such as Auto-Cad, Microsoft Office, etc. Full familiarity with Rockwell PLC software and can design, write and troubleshoot same. RS Logix 500 RS Logix 5000 Studio 5000 Connected Components Workbench (CCW) o FactoryTalk View Studio Full familiarity with Rockwell hardware and can design, write and troubleshoot same. SLC 500 MicroLogix CompactLogix ControlLogix Panelview Power Flex Familiarity with high-speed manufacturing and packaging processes, operations and associated machinery. Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical prints. ABB & Fanuc Robot programming (and others) Qualifications Minimum of associate's degree in technical field including Electrical Engineering Five years of industrial automation engineering. Food /Beverage Manufacturing experience preferred.