Evening Automation & Controls Engineer (PLC)

Blount Fine Foods Corp.

Fall River (MA)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 110,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Blount Fine Foods Corp. in Fall River, MA is seeking an experienced Automation & Controls Engineer for the second shift (2pm-10pm).

You will own PLC programming, troubleshoot and optimize automation systems, and collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to improve equipment reliability and manufacturing performance. You'll implement manufacturing process improvements, manage data via FactoryTalk Metrics and Historian, maintain drawings and documentation, and support plant

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in automation, controls, engineering, or a similar technical role within a manufacturing environment.
Strong experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and industrial control systems.
Advanced electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Ability to create, read, and interpret logic diagrams, flow diagrams, electrical drawings, and controls documentation.
Experience working with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Experience with FactoryTalk Metrics, Historian, databases, or similar manufacturing information systems is highly valuable.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex equipment and controls issues.
Ability to effectively plan and prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and other teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

Own PLC programming and controls support for manufacturing equipment, including programming, troubleshooting, modification, simulation, and testing.
Proactively monitor equipment, PLCs, machine faults, and operating parameters to identify potential issues before they result in downtime.
Partner with Maintenance and Operations to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, automation, and controls-related equipment issues.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, performance, and energy usage through automation and controls enhancements.
Support preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives designed to increase equipment reliability.
Analyze equipment and process performance and recommend improvements based on operating data.
Manage and support FactoryTalk Metrics and Historian, including associated databases used for production reporting and performance monitoring.
Maintain accurate electrical drawings, controls documentation, programming records, and as-built documentation.
Support the design, development, testing, and implementation of manufacturing process improvements.
Participate in plant capital projects involving new equipment, automation, electrical systems, and controls.
Help develop the technical capabilities of the team by providing training and support to machine operators and maintenance technicians.
Conduct equipment inspections, assess equipment condition, and recommend corrective or improvement actions.
Partner with outside contractors on controls-related installations, repairs, service, and project work.
Maintain critical automation and controls components to support equipment availability.
Participate in continuous improvement and other plant-wide initiatives.
Provide technical support as needed to help maintain reliable manufacturing operations.