Automation Controls Engineer

Blount Fine Foods Corp.; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Blount Fine Foods Corp. in Fall River, MA is seeking an experienced Automation & Controls Engineer for the second shift (2pm-10pm).

You will own PLC programming, troubleshoot and optimize automation systems, and collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to improve equipment reliability and manufacturing performance. You'll implement manufacturing process improvements, manage data via FactoryTalk Metrics and Historian, maintain drawings and documentation, and support plant

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automation, controls, engineering, or a similar technical role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and industrial control systems.
• Advanced electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to create, read, and interpret logic diagrams, flow diagrams, electrical drawings, and controls documentation.
• Experience working with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Experience with FactoryTalk Metrics, Historian, databases, or similar manufacturing information systems is highly valuable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex equipment and controls issues.
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and other teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own PLC programming and controls support for manufacturing equipment, including programming, troubleshooting, modification, simulation, and testing.
• Proactively monitor equipment, PLCs, machine faults, and operating parameters to identify potential issues before they result in downtime.
• Partner with Maintenance and Operations to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, automation, and controls-related equipment issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, performance, and energy usage through automation and controls enhancements.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives designed to increase equipment reliability.
• Analyze equipment and process performance and recommend improvements based on operating data.
• Manage and support FactoryTalk Metrics and Historian, including associated databases used for production reporting and performance monitoring.
• Maintain accurate electrical drawings, controls documentation, programming records, and as-built documentation.
• Support the design, development, testing, and implementation of manufacturing process improvements.
• Participate in plant capital projects involving new equipment, automation, electrical systems, and controls.
• Help develop the technical capabilities of the team by providing training and support to machine operators and maintenance technicians.
• Conduct equipment inspections, assess equipment condition, and recommend corrective or improvement actions.
• Partner with outside contractors on controls-related installations, repairs, service, and project work.
• Maintain critical automation and controls components to support equipment availability.
• Participate in continuous improvement and other plant-wide initiatives.
• Provide technical support as needed to help maintain reliable manufacturing operations.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Industrial control systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Planning and prioritizing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Related technical discipline

Tools

FactoryTalk Metrics

Historian

Databases

Job description

Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging team, bringing restaurant-quality products to America including single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences including those with specialty certifications that include organic, gluten-free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career!

The salary range for this opportunity is $100,000-$110,000/year

THIS POSITION IS SECOND SHIFT, 2pm-10pm
Make an Impact Through Automation

We’re looking for an experienced Automation & Controls Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, improving equipment performance, and using technology to make manufacturing operations better.

In this role, you’ll be a key technical resource for our manufacturing operation, responsible for developing, troubleshooting, and optimizing PLC-based automation and control systems. You’ll work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and outside partners to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, enhance manufacturing processes, and support the future of automation within the facility.

If you enjoy being hands-on, investigating challenging equipment issues, and seeing the direct results of your work on the production floor, this could be a great opportunity for you.

What You’ll Do

• Own PLC programming and controls support for manufacturing equipment, including programming, troubleshooting, modification, simulation, and testing.
• Proactively monitor equipment, PLCs, machine faults, and operating parameters to identify potential issues before they result in downtime.
• Partner with Maintenance and Operations to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, automation, and controls-related equipment issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, performance, and energy usage through automation and controls enhancements.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives designed to increase equipment reliability.
• Analyze equipment and process performance and recommend improvements based on operating data.
• Manage and support FactoryTalk Metrics and Historian, including associated databases used for production reporting and performance monitoring.
• Maintain accurate electrical drawings, controls documentation, programming records, and as-built documentation.
• Support the design, development, testing, and implementation of manufacturing process improvements.
• Participate in plant capital projects involving new equipment, automation, electrical systems, and controls.
• Help develop the technical capabilities of the team by providing training and support to machine operators and maintenance technicians.
• Conduct equipment inspections, assess equipment condition, and recommend corrective or improvement actions.
• Partner with outside contractors on controls-related installations, repairs, service, and project work.
• Maintain critical automation and controls components to support equipment availability.
• Participate in continuous improvement and other plant-wide initiatives.
• Provide technical support as needed to help maintain reliable manufacturing operations.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in automation, controls, engineering, or a similar technical role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and industrial control systems.
• Advanced electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to create, read, and interpret logic diagrams, flow diagrams, electrical drawings, and controls documentation.
• Experience working with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Experience with FactoryTalk Metrics, Historian, databases, or similar manufacturing information systems is highly valuable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex equipment and controls issues.
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and other teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred.

Our Total Compensation Package Includes:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• 401k with Company match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Education Assistance Program.
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• Discounts on Blount products at Company retail location.