Controls Engineer

Kikkoman Foods; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kikkoman Foods Inc. HQ and Walworth Plant in Walworth, WI is seeking an Electrical/Mechatronics Engineer to support project development, planning and cost estimates within a manufacturing setting.

The role involves coordinating project implementation with suppliers and maintenance teams, reviewing paperwork, maintaining electrical drawings, and ensuring compliance with HACCP, GMP, SQF, ISO standards. A2dditional duties include supporting SCADA/PLC systems and capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or 7+ years of related experience in manufacturing.
• Associate degree in Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and plant layout.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, planning and cost estimates of projects as requested by the Electrical Engineering Supervisor.
• Coordinate implementation of projects with suppliers, contractors, maintenance foreman and departments.
• Assist with maintenance items and programming/system improvements; maintain drawings.
• Create and maintain technical documentation (electrical drawings) after project completion.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP/GMP/SQF/Safety/ISO standards and paperwork.

Skills

7+ years experience

AutoCAD

Effective communication

Detail oriented

Mechanical & electrical

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Associate degree in Electrical/Electromechanical Engineering

Experience in manufacturing environment

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Kikkoman Foods Inc HQ and Walworth Plant - Walworth, WI 53184, Job Shift: First Shift, Summary:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing, planning and cost estimates of projects as requested by the Electrical Engineering Supervisor
• Coordination of implementation of projects; working with equipment suppliers, outside contractors, maintenance foreman and various departments involved.
• Facilitate outsourced contractor’s activities on KFI premises consulting with the Electrical Engineering Supervisor
• Assist with various maintenance items as requested by the Electrical Engineering Supervisor
• Assist with maintenance electricians on programming and system improvements and maintain drawings on any maintenance work
• Work with maintenance to provide exposure and further knowledge on various systems
• Assist with various capital improvement projects
• Review all paperwork required for ordering, receiving and verifying once procured
• Create and maintain technical documentation (electrical drawings) once project is complete
• Attend meetings and help/advise maintenance so that maintenance can take actions properly following requirements from HACCP/GMP/SQF, Safety or ISO standards including all necessary paperwork consulting with manager or the other department
• Assist with maintaining SCADA and PLC System
• Provide necessary support on maintenance projects
• Comply with all departmental & company-wide food safety policies and procedures
• Responsible to report actual or potential food safety concerns to upper management
• All other duties as assigned

Education & Training:

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or Electromechanical Engineering

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or 7+ years of experience in mechanical engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Preferred experience includes overall industrial project management with an emphasis on production process engineering. Some facilities engineering and utilities experience are also preferred.
• Candidates must be proficient with AutoCAD and experienced in production process and plant layout.
• Food industry experience is strongly preferred.

Education & Training:

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or Electromechanical Engineering

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate
• Highly detail oriented
• Understanding and knowledge of mechanics and/or electrical

Physical & Behavioral:

• Regularly required to sit for long periods of time doing office tasks on a computer
• Frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear
• Occasionally required to reach above shoulders, climb, crouch, stoop or kneel
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds usually from floor to waist level, up to 20 feet away
• Ability to work under conditions of high temperature and high humidity for extended periods of time
• Kikkoman expects all employees to behave and communicate in a manner which will facilitate good relations with customers, clients, co-workers and supervisors; maintaining a positive work atmosphere

The requirements listed above must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. I have reviewed the above job description and understand the job duties that are accurately defined within.