Plant Automation Engineer: PLC, HMI & MES Lead

Great Lakes Cheese; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking an Automation Specialist responsible for the automation and control of plant machinery and systems. You will respond to production issues, monitor plant-wide automation, and update HMIs per IT guidance.

The role requires experience with Rockwell PLC hardware/software, PLC programming, and leading multiple projects while ensuring safety and quality standards in a food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and/or commensurate experience.
• 5 years of related experience and/or training or more.
• Fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Broad depth of experience and knowledge of production machinery and equipment.
• Rockwell PLC hardware and software (ControlLogix, CompactLogix RSLogix).
• Ability to write PLC programs and make necessary changes.
• Ability to lead/organize multiple projects and resources.
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, trouble shoot and problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Respond to production requests for immediate attention to production issues and problems.
• Monitor, maintain and support plant-wide automation systems.
• Update HMIs and computer systems as advised by the IT department.
• Support and troubleshoot the Wonderware-based factory management and control system.
• Perform maintenance on PLCs and HMIs including backups of PLC programs.
• Assist with MES activities and coordination.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical/electronic systems and general production line equipment.
• Identify problem areas and address with permanent solutions.
• Provide input for helping to ensure that line layouts and implementation are efficient and timely.

Skills

PLC programming

Rockwell PLC hardware/ software

Troubleshooting

Project leadership

Decision making

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred)

Tools

RSLogix

InTouch

Wonderware MES

Job description

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking an Automation Specialist responsible for the automation and control of plant machinery and systems. You will respond to production issues, monitor plant-wide automation, and update HMIs per IT guidance.

The role requires experience with Rockwell PLC hardware/software, PLC programming, and leading multiple projects while ensuring safety and quality standards in a food manufacturing environment.