Plant Engineer

Adecco; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco seeks a Plant Engineer for a NJ-based food manufacturer client. Responsibilities include implementing and optimizing automation and controls systems for high-speed packaging, programming and maintaining Allen-Bradley PLCs, and leading projects from planning through implementation.

You will support maintenance, diagnose electrical/mechanical issues, ensure food safety and GMP, and leverage SQL/automation data to improve performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Experience with PLCs, SCADA and automation.
• 6+ years in a food production or high-volume processing plant.
• Understanding of OSHA standards and GMP.

Responsibilities

• Implement and optimize automation and controls systems for high-speed packaging operations.
• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain Allen-Bradley PLCs, FactoryTalk HMI/SCADA, and related automation technologies.
• Lead engineering projects from planning through implementation, coordinating budgets, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Support maintenance by diagnosing electrical, mechanical, and controls issues while driving preventive maintenance and RCA.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, OSHA, and quality standards; leverage SQL and automation data to improve performance.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

FactoryTalk HMI/SCADA

Job description

Our client is a globally known food manufacturer with multiple locations in the US. Due to growth, seeking a Plant Engineer to join the Engineering/Maintenance staff at the plant in NJ. Primary responsibilities include:

• Implement and optimize automation and controls systems supporting high-speed packaging operations, improving reliability, efficiency, and production performance.
• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain Allen-Bradley PLCs, FactoryTalk HMI/SCADA, and related industrial automation technologies.
• Lead engineering projects from planning through implementation, coordinating budgets, vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams to meet objectives.
• Support maintenance by diagnosing electrical, mechanical, and controls issues while driving preventive maintenance and root cause corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, OSHA, and quality standards while leveraging SQL and automation data to improve operational performance.

Position reports to VP of Operations.

Ideal candidates for Plant Engineer will possess the following

• Bachelors degree in Engineering
• Experience with PLC's, SCADA and automation
• 6+ years experience in a food production or high-volume processing plant
• Understanding of OSHA standards and GMP

Salary up to $120,000/yr. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, FSA, etc.

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