Controls Engineer

Kikkoman Foods, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kikkoman Foods, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to support the Engineering and Maintenance teams in Wisconsin. The role involves planning, coordinating, and assisting with projects, maintaining documentation, and supporting SCADA/PLC systems and electrical drawings.

The position requires an Associate degree in Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering and a hands-on approach to maintenance tasks, with emphasis on food safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical/Electromechanical Engineering required.
• Experience coordinating between Engineering and Maintenance is a plus.
• Familiarity with HACCP/GMP/SQF, ISO standards is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, planning and cost estimates of projects.
• Coordinate implementation of projects with suppliers, contractors and departments.
• Maintain electrical drawings and project documentation after completion.
• Support maintenance electricians on programming and system improvements.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and company policies.

Skills

Coordination

Project planning

Cost estimation

Electrical systems

Documentation maintenance

SCADA

PLC systems

Maintenance support

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or Electromechanical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

PLC

Electrical drawings

Job description

The Electrical Engineering Technician reports to the Electrical Engineering Supervisor. This role will assist and coordinate between the Engineering department and the Maintenance department for various projects needs.They will assist with maintenance of documentation and drawings, knowledge of systems, and various hands on tasks as needed.

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