Plant Automation & PLC Controls Engineer

Simmons Foods, Inc.; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods, Inc. in Siloam Springs, AR is seeking an Electrical/PLC Project Engineer to design and maintain plant electrical systems and PLCs in a fast-paced production environment.

You will troubleshoot, program, and network PLCs, align with NEC/IEEE/ISA/ISO/ANSI standards, and support control panels and line automation. Responsibilities include reviewing capital projects, preparing cost estimates, coordinating with maintenance and production teams, and training staff on electrical

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PLC and control systems experience.
• Proficient in NEC, IEEE, ISA, ANSI, IEC standards.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Designs and maintains PLCs and plant electrical systems in a dynamic production environment.
• Troubleshoots and programs PLCs; ensures proper line and conveyor speed setup.
• Reviews capital projects from start to finish and coordinates with maintenance and production teams.
• Prepares cost estimates and procurement requests; ensures safety and quality standards are met.
• Trains personnel on controls and electrical processes.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial networking

Education

Vocational or technical schooling in electrical systems

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Simmons Foods, Inc. in Siloam Springs, AR is seeking an Electrical/PLC Project Engineer to design and maintain plant electrical systems and PLCs in a fast-paced production environment.

You will troubleshoot, program, and network PLCs, align with NEC/IEEE/ISA/ISO/ANSI standards, and support control panels and line automation. Responsibilities include reviewing capital projects, preparing cost estimates, coordinating with maintenance and production teams, and training staff on electrical