Automation Controls Engineer

Kraft Heinz - Massillon, OH

Full-time

Massillon, OH

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Automation Controls Engineer will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of electronic devices throughout the production processes and factory. This position involves participating in the Risk Management Process (RMP) and assisting in the development of system and operational standards, as well as corrective actions. The engineer will oversee all installations, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electronic devices, ensuring they conform to specifications. A significant part of the role includes problem-solving efforts concerning electronic, PLCs, and instrumentation equipment to minimize failures and downtime. The engineer will utilize electrical measuring devices and testing equipment, demonstrating the ability to read and write electrical schematics. Responsibilities also include electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair on various power circuits, including three-phase 480VAC, 240VAC, and single-phase 240 and 120VAC circuits. The role requires expertise in motor controls, including Motor Starters, Soft Starters, and Variable Frequency Drives, as well as control circuit design and troubleshooting. A working knowledge of safety systems, such as Guard Door Switches, Emergency Stops, and Safety Relays, is essential. The engineer will be expected to have knowledge of Allen Bradley RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, and Factory Talk software, along with experience in PLC programming using Ladder Logic, Function Blocks, and PID loops. The role also involves HMI design and programming, and while electrical panel design and building experience is preferred, it is not mandatory. The successful candidate will be a self-starter capable of identifying problems and developing solutions, with effective communication skills to expedite repairs in a high-volume manufacturing plant. They will perform planned maintenance on industrial machines to maintain peak efficiency and ensure proper training of in-house technicians for new systems. The engineer will also provide assistance and expertise to engineering concerning the design and installation of new systems, maintain spare parts inventories, and manage computerized maintenance management and activity scheduling to minimize equipment downtime. Additionally, the engineer will be responsible for developing and recommending improvements to equipment, methods, layout, and procedures, ensuring compliance with OSHA and the National Electrical Code, and maintaining a safe work environment. The role may also involve interpreting company policies to workers and enforcing safety regulations, along with other duties and projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Participate/support the Risk Management Process (RMP) and assist in the development of system and operational standards and corrective actions.
• Oversee all installations, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electronic devices throughout the production processes and factory.
• Ensure conformance to specifications and oversee problem-solving efforts concerning electronic, PLCs, and instrumentation equipment to minimize failures and downtime.
• Utilize electrical measuring devices and testing equipment, and read and write electrical schematics.
• Perform electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair on three-phase 480VAC, 240VAC, and single-phase 240 and 120VAC power circuits.
• Diagnose and apply three-phase and single-phase AC induction, DC, and Servo motor applications.
• Work with motor controls such as Motor Starters, Soft Starters, and Variable Frequency Drives.
• Design and troubleshoot control circuits including 120VAC, 24VAC, and 24VDC.
• Maintain a working knowledge of safety systems such as Guard Door Switches, Emergency Stops, and Safety Relays.
• Program Allen Bradley PLCs using Ladder Logic, Function Blocks, and PID loops.
• Design and program HMI systems.
• Identify and maintain spare parts inventories.
• Manage computerized maintenance management and activity scheduling for maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.
• Develop and recommend improvements to equipment, methods, layout, and procedures pertaining to department operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and the National Electrical Code, and maintain a safe work environment.

Requirements

• BS degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or systems.
• 5-7 years of experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of personal computers, PLCs, and local IS systems.
• Ability to interpret computer terminology as it relates to data entry.
• Technically literate and able to interpret symbols, diagrams, and schematics relevant to electrical and electronic systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Electrical panel design and building experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Willingness to grow with the organization.
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment and strategic planning.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Support for employees requiring accommodations during the hiring process.