Controls & Instrumentation Engineer

Ohio Ag Connection; Kent, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Kent, OH seeks a Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to design, develop, install and maintain equipment controlling processes at our Dairy Foods plant. You will work with operations, maintenance, purchasing and engineering to optimize performance and safety.

The role requires knowledge of electrical components, DCS/SCADA systems, and programming, with a track record of delivering robust automation solutions in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 2+ years of manufacturing/processing experience or Associates with 5+ years of related skills/experience.
• Ladder logic and text-based programming and function block concepts experience.
• CAD/ drafting software to develop and detail machine controls designs.
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic components and troubleshooting/programming.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCSs).
• Strong written and verbal communication with vendors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop new control systems and modify existing ones for efficiency.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, purchasing and engineering to optimize processes.
• Improve automation and controls while troubleshooting programming.
• Be mobile within the organization to seize opportunities in Kent, OH.

Skills

Control systems design

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate's degree in related field

Tools

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.
• Role is based in Kent, OH manufacturing facility.

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.

Land O'Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.

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