Automation Engineer

Clasen Quality Chocolate; Town of Milton (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Clasen Quality Chocolate in Milton, WI is seeking an Automation Engineer for our new manufacturing facility. The role focuses on conceptualizing, designing, programming, and optimizing automation control systems for plant operations.

You will work with 3rd party integrators to develop hardware and software for complex control systems, supervise electrical contractors, and support commissioning, start-ups, and validation activities on-site with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in manufacturing electrical systems.
• Experience with plant automation programming and electrical hardware in a food/manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with Siemens hardware and AutoCAD Electrical is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, program, troubleshoot and optimize automation control systems for plant operations.
• Collaborate with 3rd party integrators to design hardware/software for complex control projects.
• Supervise contractors on day-to-day electrical and automation activities.
• Review and approve plant process designs and develop/maintain SOPs and troubleshooting documentation.
• Support commissioning, validation, and on-site start-ups; travel up to 25%.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Automation programming

Siemens TIA Portal

HMI/SCADA

AutoCAD Electrical

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens hardware

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Clasen Quality Chocolate (CQC) is a world-class manufacturer of chocolate and confectionery coatings. We are a well-established food company focused on growth. CQC currently has 4 manufacturing locations (Middleton, WI, Watertown, WI, Milton, WI and Spanish Springs, NV). CQC maintains a professional, supportive work environment where teamwork is the key to our success. Working for a privately held company provides you with the opportunity to wear many hats, make a difference every day, and have fun doing it! We are committed to being an Employer of Choice and offering our employees a variety of traditional and unconventional benefits. We are currently accepting applications for an Automation Engineer at our new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Milton, WI, conveniently located north of Janesville. The position works day shift hours Monday Friday and requires after-hours and weekend on-call support. Remote work flexibility is available during project design and development phases, with position requiring on-site support during commissioning, start-ups and in support of plant needs. Travel up to 25% to support local CQC sites, trade shows, and training can be expected. The role will report to the Electrical Engineering Manager. JOB SUMMARY: Conceptualize, design, program, troubleshoot and optimize automation control systems and hardware for plant operation and utility systems. Work with 3rd party integrators to design hardware and software systems for complex control and automation applications. Work with multiple engineering disciplines to ensure complete and efficient execution of capital projects and plant operations. Supervise and direct contractors on Day-to-day Basis Regarding Electrical And Automation Projects. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Review, approve and participate in design of plant processes Program automation control systems for plant processes and utilities Support development of P&ID's for plant processes Support operational improvements through control sequence optimization Develop, write, and revise detailed functional specifications and system specifications for automated control systems Create and maintain SOPs, technical guidelines, help files, and step-by-step troubleshooting documentation for standard and repeatable situations Work with vendors to specify hardware and software Identify and order electrical hardware as necessary Direct electrical contractors/vendors on activities related to projects Able to support plant troubleshooting during off hours Support commissioning and validation of new processes and systems Travel domestically to support implementation and commissioning of electrical systems within CQC Support plant operations, maintenance, and IT for troubleshooting of automation systems Train and develop maintenance staff, electrical engineers, and operations personnel to a proficient level in automation systems and troubleshooting Maintain regular attendance Other duties as assigned ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, PHYSICAL): Bachelor\'s Degree in Electrical related field OR Minimum 2 years experience installing and maintaining manufacturing electrical systems and equipment, preferably in a food manufacturing environment. Familiar in AutoCAD Electrical and Standard Experience with HMI/SCADA systems in large manufacturing environments Experience with plant automation programming platform (Siemens TIA Portal preferred) Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project Familiar with UL Standards, NEC Codes (NFPA 70, 70E, and 79) Demonstrated proficiency with Siemens hardware is desired ***** SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The following skills and abilities are important to fulfill the primary functions of this position. Oral and written communication Adaptability and flexibility Customer focused Team buildin and leadership proficiency Decision-making Project management ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.cqc.com/careers