Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

City Brewing Company – Who We Are

With 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 Summary

Controls Engineers are key to ensuring the success and efficiency of our highspeed 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 Responsibilities

• Design and program all aspects of PLC/HMI software for packaging equipment
• Test and debug control systems
• Create, update, and modify machine, part or facilities schematics using a CAD program
• Both AC and DC Drive experience with various drive platforms
• Write and modify, extensive PLC’s and HMI’s programs for the following:
  • Rockwell Automation Allen Bradley
  • Modicon
  • Troubleshoot or establish control networks.
  • EtherNet / IP
  • DeviceNet
  • DH-485
  • Modbus
  • Modbus Plus
• Troubleshoots systems including but not limited to: electrical, instrumentation and controls
• Electrical schematic design and drafting using AutoCAD Electrical
• Troubleshoots process control systems in particular packaging line control systems
• Performs all duties within GMP standards
• Performs all functions as required within the CMMS
• Train, mentor and coach trainees and front line automation techs
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Responsible for department compliance with GMP, HACCP and FSMA guidelines

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, or 5+ years’ experience in PLC controls engineering in lieu of degree
• Alen Bradley PLC and motion controls experience
• Skilled in RS Logix 500 and Studio
• Prior experience in root cause analysis and continuous improvement
• System process controls and line balancing experience
• Advanced knowledge of electrical systems, control power and drives, sanitary control principals, operation and trouble shooting
• Excellent communication, planning, and prioritization
• Strong leadership and team skills

Benefits/Compensation

City 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.