Automation Control Engineer

MAC Incorporated

Cincinnati (OH)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 98,000

Full time

14 days+

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Cincinnati is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer. The successful candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in project and plant engineering, primarily in the food and beverage sector. Responsibilities include improving automated processes, documenting changes, and managing engineering projects. The role offers a salary range of $80,000 to $98,000 per year along with a 10% target bonus and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

10+ years of combined experience in project engineering and plant engineering within the food or beverage manufacturing sector.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical exam and fit test for respirator use.
Comprehensive understanding of PLC controls and experience in a high-pressure manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Responsible for implementing improvements to automated processes in collaboration with operations.
Documenting changes for consistency in automated equipment and conducting cost value analysis.
Managing outside consulting engineering firms during optimization projects.

Skills

Project Engineering

Plant Engineering

PLC Controls (Allen Bradley)

Operational Experience

Employee Engagement

Job description

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $98,000.00/yr

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Senior Vice President of Operations at MAC Incorporated

LARGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN CINCINNATI OH IS LOOKING FOR AN AUTOMATION CONTROLS ENGINEER. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE OUT OF THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY.

About the Role

The Automation Engineer will be responsible for implementing improvements to automated processes and equipment requested by operations and supporting capital projects from the design phase to completion.

Responsibilities

Implement and document changes for improvement and consistency of automated processes and equipment, including change management, vendor support for electrical and programming upgrades, and Wonderware/HMI ownership.
Address losses (raw material, product, rejects) and develop operating cost savings.
Design systems, conduct cost value analysis, create equipment design specifications, and supervise/manage outside consulting engineering firms and contractors involved in optimization projects.
Adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
Travel as required, less than 10 percent.

Qualifications

Pass a pre-employment physical exam.
Use of a respirator and passing the associated fit test may be required.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, sometimes repeatedly.
Regular walking and standing for long periods (up to 11 hours a day) on various surfaces.
Crouching, stepping over, crawling under, bending, twisting, climbing, and reaching above head and shoulders repeatedly throughout the day.

Working Conditions

Frequent exposure to loud and constant noise.
Work in non-environmentally conditioned spaces, leading to extreme hot and cold conditions.
Operate in a complex environment with high situational awareness.
Work overtime as needed, including 12-hour days, weekends, and holidays.
Tolerate summer/winter temperature conditions and hot and cold room environments.
Promote a team-oriented and “Safety First” environment.

Required Skills

Packaging/Utilities specific knowledge and experience is highly desired.
10+ years combined experience in project engineering and plant engineering in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
Comprehensive understanding and optimization of PLC controls (Allen Bradley highly preferred).
Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Experience with operating and maintenance employee training procedures.
Experience with Employee Engagement and High-Performance Workplace environments.

Pay range and compensation package

SALARY RANGE: $80K-$98K SALARY 10% TARGET BONUS. RELOCATION IS OFFERED AS WELL FOR RELOCATION CANDIDATES.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.

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Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Engineering, Manufacturing, and Strategy/Planning
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Beverage Manufacturing, and Dairy Product Manufacturing

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