Controls & Instrumentation Engineer

Land O'Lakes; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O\'Lakes in Kent, OH is seeking a Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to design, develop, install, manage and maintain equipment used to monitor and control processes in our Dairy Foods manufacturing plant. The role emphasizes safe and efficient operation of systems and close collaboration with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with manufacturing experience and has hands-on experience with ladder

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 2+ years of manufacturing experience
• Ladder logic and text-based programming experience
• Proficient in CAD/drafting software for machine controls
• Knowledge of electrical components and troubleshooting
• Experience with DCSs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain control systems for process equipment
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, purchasing and design teams
• Improve automation and controls; adjust process parameters/equipment to increase efficiency
• Travel up to 10% and support 1st shift with possible off-hours

Skills

Control systems development

DCS knowledge

SCADA knowledge

Programming

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Associate degree with 5+ years experience

Tools

CAD/drafting software

SCADA

SQL Server

FactoryTalk

Job description

Controls & Instrumentation Engineer

The Controls & Instrumentation Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, installing, managing and/or maintaining equipment, in our Kent, OH Dairy Foods manufacturing plant, which is used to monitor and control machinery and processes systems.

This position will ensure that these systems and processes operate effectively, efficiently, and safely.

This role requires a thorough understanding of the operational processes of the organization and works closely with colleagues across several functions, including operations, maintenance, purchasing, design and Corporate Engineering.

Experience/Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 2 plus years of manufacturing/processing experience or Associates Degree with 5 plus years of related skills/experience
• Previous ladder logic and text-based programming and function block concepts experience
• Must be able to efficiently use computer design/drafting software to develop and detail machine controls designs
• Must have knowledge of electrical and electronic components and experience troubleshooting/programming
• Distributed control systems (DCSs)
• Must have good written and verbal skills with the ability to communicate with various levels of employees and vendors

Experience/Education Preferred:

• Experience with SCADA, SQL Server, and FactoryTalk
• Union experience/exposure
• Experience and career history with "Fortune 500" type companies
• Prior/current supervising/management experience with proven skills in leading and developing hourly employees

Competencies/Skills Required:

• Developing new control systems in addition to maintaining and modifying existing systems
• Working collaboratively with maintenance, operations, purchasing and other internal staff to focus on process equipment efficiencies, changes to existing process parameters/equipment, increase of automation/controls and troubleshooting controls/programming
• Must have the desire to work in a fast-paced production and manufacturing environment based upon performance the incumbent must have the ability to be mobile as opportunities arise within the organization

Hours: 1st shift role. May require off-shift and weekends hours as needed

Travel: Minimum travel of 10%

Salary Range: $81,200 - $121,800. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

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