Automation Control Engineer - PLC/HMI for Food Manufacturing

FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation; Goes; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation in the Netherlands seeks a Control Engineer to service and optimize electrical control systems for automated production lines in the food industry. You will participate from concept through testing and implementation, focusing on PLC/HMI programming and system integration.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation or mechatronics, at least three years of industrial automation experience, and strong knowledge of PLCs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or Automation or Mechatronics
• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial automation programming
• Solid knowledge of PLC languages (Allen Bradley, RX Logix 5000, 500, Siemens TIA Portal) and HMIs (RS Studio)
• Knowledge or ability to create schematics, wiring, and layout drawings
• Knowledge of electrical and control design areas, including power distribution, system studies, control systems, variable frequency drives, PLC, DCS, HMI systems, would be an asset
• Experience with applying and troubleshooting wiring and electronics controls
• Presentation skills, with the ability to span both technical and non-technical audiences
• Excellent prioritization skills with minimal guidance and direction
• Experience diagnosing and repairing industrial equipment
• Experience troubleshooting and responding to customer concerns
• Excellent English verbal and written communication
• Travel availability up to 120 days annually

Responsibilities

• Commission and troubleshoot PLC/HMI programs
• Develop PLC/HMI programs for various machines
• Set up VFDs, servo and instrument systems
• Provide direction to junior staff members
• Lead and execute small to mid-sized automation projects

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical engineering

Automation/Mechatronics

Troubleshooting

Project leadership

Education

Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley RX Logix 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

RS Studio

Job description

FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation in the Netherlands seeks a Control Engineer to service and optimize electrical control systems for automated production lines in the food industry. You will participate from concept through testing and implementation, focusing on PLC/HMI programming and system integration.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation or mechatronics, at least three years of industrial automation experience, and strong knowledge of PLCs