Controls Engineer

Aurora Dairy Corp.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Dairy Corp. in Platteville, CO seeks a Controls Engineer to monitor and optimize plant automation, program systems to interact with ERP, and support SQF compliance and food safety programs.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years in manufacturing or industrial programming, 3-5 years in management, and experience with Rockwell FactoryTalk and RS, industrial networking, and SQL Server; travel and plant-floor work are expected.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment or industrial programming.
• 3-5 years’ experience in management and employee development.
• Experience with Rockwell’s FactoryTalk and RS suite of programs.
• Experience with industrial networking and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report deviations from HACCP and SQF programs to supervision.
• Maintain plant industrial systems for optimum efficiency.
• Program systems to interact with ERP or factory efficiency systems.
• Assist in implementing plant capital projects and equipment selection.
• Support the Maintenance Manager during project implementation.
• SQF development, training, implementation and compliance.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Industrial programming

Management experience

Rockwell FactoryTalk

Industrial networking

SQL Server

Education

Engineering degree or certification

Tools

FactoryTalk

RS Suite

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Regular Full-Time Platteville, CO, US

Salary Range: $115,000.00 To $140,000.00 Annually

Come and work for a 2024 Top Workplace USA employer and be a part of our Platteville, CO team as a Controls Engineer

Purpose:

• All plant personnel have the responsibility to monitor and report any deviations from our Food Safety and Food Quality (HACCP & SQF) programs to your immediate supervisor.
• Ensure plant industrial systems are maintained at optimum efficiency.
• Program systems to interact with the industrial network such as corporate ERP or factory efficiency systems.
• Be a resource for data mining for plant and coordinate operations.
• Assist in implementation of programming for plant capital projects.
• Make necessary changes to current systems to meet operational needs.
• Participate in the selection process for new equipment.
• Assist with implementation of projects as chosen by the plant teams.
• Support the Maintenance Manager during project implementation.
• SQF Support – Responsible for development, training, implementation and compliance to the SQF program

Other Required Responsibilities:

• Plant operations are 24/7 – some tasks may require attention during outside of regular work hours.
• Coordinate projects and repair activities within all departments.
• Available for scheduled and non-scheduled travel.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Degree or Certification in Engineering or equivalent work experience required.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment or industrial programming.
• 3-5 years’ experience in management and employee development.
• Experience working with Rockwell’s FactoryTalk and RS suite of programs.
• Experience with industrial networking and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server is a plus.
• Experience working with cross functional teams, in a dynamic environment.
• Thorough understanding of plant operations.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable mode of transportation and proof of automobile insurance with required levels of coverage.
• Familiarity with virtual environments and Vcenter preferable.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work for extended periods in an office environment as well as spending an entire day on the plant floor. Walking, climbing, bending, stooping and working in adverse environments will all be a requirement. Must be comfortable working in a very high-speed and every changing environment. Lifting up to 50lbs at times. Able to travel via automobile or airline.