Controls Engineer

Glanbia; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & dental plan

Generous family leave policy

Staff discounts

401K

Job summary

A nutrition company is seeking a Controls Engineer in West Haven, CT. The role involves leading technical projects, guiding engineering teams, and managing automation systems. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of experience in engineering, along with strong skills in PLC and SCADA systems. This is a full-time position offering competitive benefits including a salary, health plan, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and technical leadership to teams.
• Develop high-level plans for automation projects.
• Lead investigation into controls-related issues.

Skills

Automation Direct and Allen-Bradley PLC ControlLogix

SCADA/HMI design and troubleshooting

Excellent interpersonal skills

AutoCAD software

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Overview

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The Opportunity

Responsible for all controls and automation related activity in Connecticut facilities. Provide guidance and technical leadership to the engineering and maintenance teams as well as provide 24/7 support of the electrical and controls systems at multiple facilities. Must have experience with technologies ranging from the 1980s thru the most modern up-to-date instrumentation, PLCs, and HMI/SCADA systems.

This permanent position will report to the Sr. Engineering Maintenance Manager.

• Develop high level plans for automation projects including system architecture, risk assessment, schedule, and resource planning
• Establish good engineering/manufacturing disciplines and promote new ways of thinking that will produce best in class automation practices
• Supervise PLC installation/modification design and programming
• Supervise HMI installation and programming
• Provide direction and supervision of electrical & controls portions of capital projects. Ensure installations conform to Glanbia standards and specifications
• Lead investigation into controls related issues and recommend solutions
• Lead controls repairs and upgrade on production equipment
• Monitor and evaluate technology trends. Conduct research on leading edge technologies and determine proper fit/application for business needs
• Interfaces with all levels of management and employees to gather information and provide guidance for implementation
• Designs and conducts plant trials to determine the test methods, procedures, parts, and equipment needed to implement engineering changes
• Evaluate and recommend engineering changes to existing equipment that will ensure maximum productivity
• Develop and implement strategic plans for existing and future automation systems
• Communicate and work closely with plant operations and maintenance departments. Develop effective working relationships with same
• Support plant operations team with technical issues
• Develop accurate and efficient Process and Instrument Drawings for projects through the use of customer specifications, general process descriptions, company standards and verbal instructions
• Communicate and work closely with the I.T. department. Cooperatively maintain existing, and develop new, technologies for effective and stable process controls and information systems (HMI's, reports, etc)
• Coordinates activities and reviews between General Contractor, Engineering firm(s), and the project team
• Assist in the development of startup and commissioning documents and training of plant staff
• Research and analyze data, such as engineering documents, design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine acceptability for project team goals
• Directs and coordinates installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and specifications
• Drives the right technology for both immediate and long term growth

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and a minimum of 4 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient with Automation Direct and Allen-Bradley PLC ControlLogix Platform and development Tools
• In-depth knowledge of SCADA/HMI design, configuration, programing, testing, and troubleshooting
• Experienced with closed loop controls and tuning
• Familiarity of NEC and NFPA 70
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Demonstrated ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Demonstrated ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases
• Ability to utilize AutoCAD software to create and review technical drawings
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals

Where and how you will work

The opportunity will be based in West Haven, CT.

What we would like to offer you!

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K.

About Glanbia

Glanbia is a better nutrition company with three divisions: Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition and Dairy Nutrition. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 5800 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading brands and ingredients in more than 100 countries worldwide.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Manufacturing

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing