Electrical Engineer- Brown-Forman Bottling, 1st Shift

Brown-Forman Australia Pty. Ltd.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable pay structures

Premium benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Brown-Forman Australia Pty. Ltd. is looking for an Electrical Engineer for the 1st Shift in Louisville, Kentucky. This role involves programming and enhancing packaging and process controls systems to meet manufacturing objectives. Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical systems, managing PLCs and HMIs, and leading engineering projects. The company emphasizes teamwork and professional growth, offering competitive rewards and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical/electronic programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Ethernet/IP Technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation/network infrastructure upgrade plans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with electrical control systems.
• Mentor technicians on maintenance and troubleshooting.

Skills

Electrical programming

Troubleshooting

Controls instrumentation

Project management

Automation integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

Factory Talk Batch

Variable Frequency Drives

Job description

Electrical Engineer- Brown-Forman Bottling, 1st Shift

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

Meaningful Work From Day One:

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for programming and improving packaging and process controls systems including PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) and HMI (Human Machine Interface) applications, servo motors, etc. in order to support plant manufacturing business objectives. This role is responsible for selection, integration, startup, and calibration of various controls instrumentation including variable frequency drives, two state control valves, throttling valves, motors, flow meters and other process indicating devices. The position must be able to troubleshoot systems and find root cause, as well as lead and execute engineering projects.

What You Can Expect:

Develop, maintain and execute 5 year obsolescence and automation / network infrastructure upgrade plan.

Responsible for engineering projects in bottling/ shipping / processing across 2 sites

Continuously strive to increase the efficiency and reliability of the plant controls system to support plant manufacturing business objectives

Support daily management of PLC's, HMIs, and related instrumentation and programming issues in order to maximize plant efficiency and reliability.

Provide troubleshooting and development support for plant (24hrs/7days a week).

Responsible for root-cause analysis on electrical/controls/ programing issues.

Assist in management and storage of controls related software and hardware in accordance with good manufacturing practices.

Ensuring proper operation of all electrical/control system components including electronic components, motors, solenoids, limit switches, programmable logic control (PLC) I/O modules and photo-eye sensors

Troubleshooting, problem solving and resolving issues at machine centers and throughout the production facility

Performing high level electrical audits and adjustments per original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications

Mentoring and sharing knowledge with other technicians on maintenance and troubleshooting of PLCs, instrumentation, and controls

Applying all applicable codes, regulations, reliability strategies, corporate and OEM standards

Working with the Production and Maintenance teams to improve operations productivity and quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning, and coordination of labor, parts, material, tools and equipment access

What You Bring to the Table:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Technology or related discipline AND 5+ years electrical/electronic and/or instrument & control programming/trouble-shooting experience in a manufacturing environment.

Comfort with assembling/wiring and configuring all flavors of Rockwell PLCs, Dual-Channel Safety Circuits and Components, HMIs, Variable Frequency Drives, or similar systems.

Experience with Factory Talk Batch or similar system.

Automation Integration. Experience troubleshooting OEM logix with respect to Plant Automation i.e., Conveyors, Sorting Tables, Rinsers, Fillers, Labelers, Packers, Sealers, Wrapping Units, and Pallertizers.

Strong understanding of Ethernet/IP Technology

Working Knowledge of NEC, NEMA/IP standards

Experience with Plant Conveying Technologies, control valves, electrical distribution, and/or industrial instrumentation for flow, level, pressure and temperature.

Willing and able to support a continuously running operation

Experience reading and following electrical and maintenance schematics/blueprints

Experience making reliability/maintenance decisions to meet production needs

What Makes You Unique:

HAACP, ISO, Food standards implementation

Experience with CIP circuits in a food manufacturing environment.

What We Offer:

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.