Controls Engineer - Food Manufacturing Automation

ADP, Inc.; Decatur (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

United Petfood is seeking a Controls Engineer to join our Decatur, AR facility. The role focuses on programming, documentation and knowledge of plant-wide instrumentation and process controls, with responsibility for electrical systems and integration of manufacturing equipment.

You will work with maintenance and engineering managers, design control solutions, troubleshoot issues, interface with vendors and train plant personnel on new systems to drive production efficiency and ensure safety and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; engineering-related degree preferred.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and troubleshooting control systems.
• Proficient in PLC programming and GUI development.
• Knowledge of process control systems and instrumentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer controls and instrumentation.
• Program control systems and integrate manufacturing processes.
• Interface with vendors and project teams on projects.
• Support safety, quality, and plant training initiatives.
• Manage projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Document technical designs and assist in training staff.

Skills

Troubleshooting Operational Problems

PLC programming

Schematic reading

GUI development

Budgeting

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Engineering-related degree (Bachelor's/Technical)

Tools

ControlLogix

RSLogix 5000

AOI programming

Object-oriented programming

FactoryTalk SE

VBA scripting

Dream Reports programming

AutoCAD

SQL

Job description

United Petfood is seeking a Controls Engineer to join our Decatur, AR facility. The role focuses on programming, documentation and knowledge of plant-wide instrumentation and process controls, with responsibility for electrical systems and integration of manufacturing equipment.

You will work with maintenance and engineering managers, design control solutions, troubleshoot issues, interface with vendors and train plant personnel on new systems to drive production efficiency and ensure safety and