Controls Engineer- Maintenance

Maker's Pride; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverage manufacturing sector is seeking a Controls Engineer to oversee the development and implementation of electrical controls. This role involves hands-on troubleshooting and the management of projects related to electrical systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong electrical knowledge, proficiency in PLC programming, and exceptional communication skills to train others effectively. Join a dynamic team making impactful contributions to the manufacturing operations of their flagship products.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of electrical/programming design and implementation experience.
• Experience with NFPA 70E program exposure.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and implement all programming and electrical controls for equipment.
• Troubleshoot and perform electrical repairs on various systems.
• Train the Maintenance department on electrical control systems.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

PLC-GUI programming

Project management

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC software

MS Office Suite

CMMS software

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Job Summary

The Controls Engineer is responsible for development, testing and implementation of all programming and electrical controls. This includes, but is not limited to all programmable controller platforms, graphical user interface platforms, gateways, AC/DC electrical schematic development and debugging as well as to train the Maintenance department on these systems. Also, assist with equipment control upgrades, troubleshooting and installation.

Job Summary

The Controls Engineer is responsible for development, testing and implementation of all programming and electrical controls. This includes, but is not limited to all programmable controller platforms, graphical user interface platforms, gateways, AC/DC electrical schematic development and debugging as well as to train the Maintenance department on these systems. Also, assist with equipment control upgrades, troubleshooting and installation.

Job Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop, test and implement all programming and electrical controls on oven and packaging equipment. This includes, but is not limited to all programmable controller platforms, graphical user interface platforms, gateways and debugging when necessary.
• Develop AC/DC electrical schematics.
• Electrical System design and implementation.
• Project management.
• Print library/archive management.
• NFPA 70E Arc Flash program management.
• Troubleshoot and perform electrical repairs on oven and packaging equipment from 24 volt DC to 480 volt AC.
• Assist with equipment control upgrades, troubleshooting and installation.
• Train the Maintenance department on all electrical control systems.
• Perform safety audits and checks on oven and packaging equipment.
• Develop and maintain documentation of assigned projects and equipment repairs through work orders.
• Maintain current backup files of equipment programs
  
  

Knowledge Of

Required Competencies & Knowledge:

• Procurement, products and production processes.
• Knowledge and experience with CMMS programs. MVP or SAP nice to have.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E Arc Flash program.
  
  

Skill In

• Demonstrated proficiency in electrical knowledge including AC/DC circuits, motor controls and troubleshooting/repair of up to 480 volt systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in PLC-GUI programming, controls design and implementation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Allen Bradley PLC software, Gateways, Ladder Logic, Panel View, RS Logic 500 software, Servos, VFD(s), Studio 5000, Device Net, Advanced Controls and Wonderware.
• Basic IT trouble-shooting experience.
• Factory Talk View experience with the ability to build, install and trouble-shoot.
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing multiple projects and training coworkers.
  
  

Ability To

• Be detailed-oriented, be self-directed, have strong self-confidence and have excellent oral communication skills.
• Work overtime on short notice, including call-ins for emergencies.
• Maintaining harmonious relationships and effectively communicating with all customers, suppliers, local and corporate-wide Maker’s Pride employees.
  
  

Proficiency in: MS Office Suite, CMMS

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Position requires the ability to stand on one’s feet for up to 8 hours (with breaks), walk, use hands to handle, feel and select objects (manual dexterity), grip, frequently reach with hands and arms, bend, twist, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, see, talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Position requires the ability to occasionally:
• Work in high temperature areas.
• Work at heights more than 2’ from the ground
• Work around very strong magnetics
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum three years electrical/programming design and implementation, project management, NFPA 70E program exposure, electrical/programming shop floor assistance/training
• Must be detailed-oriented, be self-directed, have strong self-confidence and have excellent oral communication skills.
• Must be able to uphold Maker’s Pride’s mission, vision and values on a daily basis.
  
  

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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