Controls Engineer

Hoodhp; New York (NY); On-site; USD 131,300 - 145,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Ongoing development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

HP Hood is seeking a results-driven Controls Engineer to design, modify, and implement advanced control systems for our production lines. You will define integrated control strategies and introduce new technologies to enhance performance and efficiency.

With 5+ years in industrial automation, you will lead project teams, standardize hardware/software, and travel to Hood plants across New England and New York up to 50% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in Engineering or 10 years of related experience, or equivalent combination.
• 5+ years’ experience in engineering of industrial control systems in a team environment.
• Experience in 24/7 high volume production environment; food/beverage processing preferred.
• Experience with Siemens Step 7 PLC, TIA Portal, WinCC, ET 200S I/O.
• Experience with HMI projects using FT View Studio ME/SE and Allen Bradley PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify programming in plant automation systems to improve control strategy and capabilities.
• Develop and implement process controls solutions including advanced control concepts.
• Apply statistical process controls to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Define and control standardization of process control hardware, software and strategies.
• Lead and coordinate the process controls function in design, construction, startup of equipment and systems.
• Develop and update process controls documentation for equipment and systems.
• Stay abreast of new technologies through trade publications, training classes and manuals.
• Travel to Hood plants throughout New England and New York; up to 50% travel.

Skills

Control systems engineering

PLC programming

HMI programming

Industrial automation

Electrical theory

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Engineering

10 years of related experience

Tools

Siemens Step 7

TIA Portal

WinCC

Simatic ET 200S

RSLogix

FT View Studio ME/SE

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Job Summary:

Develop and modify systems, methods and controls to meet production and quality standards. Define and integrate complex control systems equipment and introduce new technologies and solutions to improve performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and modify programming in various plant automation systems to improve control strategy, increase capacity, and other enhancements as needed.
• Develop and implement process controls solutions including advanced control concepts.
• Apply statistical process controls methods to improve performance and reduce costs of goods of the company’s manufacturing activities.
• Define and control the standardization of process control hardware, software and control strategies.
• Lead and coordinate the process controls function in design, construction, and startup of new or improved equipment and systems.
• Develop and update process controls documentation for new and existing equipment and systems.
• Stay abreast of new technologies associated with the industry, through trade magazines, training classes and technical manuals.
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Travel to Hood plants throughout New England and New York
• Up to 50% travel

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors or Associate’s degree in Engineering or 10 year(s) of related experience, or equivalent combination of each.
• 5+ years’ experience in engineering of industrial control systems in a team environment.
• Related experience working in 24/7 high volume production environment.
• Food/ beverage processing and packaging experience is preferred.
• Experience in Siemens Step 7 PLC Programming, TIA Portal, WinCC, Simatic ET 200S I/O
• Experience in programming HMI projects using FT View Studio ME, SE and Allen Bradley PLCs.

Skills and Competencies:

• Comprehensive knowledge of safety, instrumentation, distributed control and power systems.
• Thorough understanding of theory and design of AC and DC circuits, electronic components, and circuit analysis.
• Understanding of advanced control programming including custom instruction sets and data types, producer/consumer data models, and integrated motion control.
• Thorough understanding of communication protocols including DH+, ControlNet, Profibus, DeviceNet, RIO, RS485, Ethernet/IP
• Minimal travel required to Hood or vendor facilities
• Proficient programming skills in LD, FBD logic using RSLogix software.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

The pay range for this position is

$131,300—$145,300 USD

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

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